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CVE-2017-12111

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.08%

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CVE-2017-12111 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable out-of-bounds vulnerability exists in the xls_addCell function of libxls 1.4. A specially crafted XLS file with a formula record can cause memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds vulnerability exists in the xls_addCell function of libxls 1.4. A specially crafted XLS file with a formula record can cause memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a malicious XLS file to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
8.8/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.08%

79.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Libxls ProjectLibxls1.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12111?
An exploitable out-of-bounds vulnerability exists in the xls_addCell function of libxls 1.4. A specially crafted XLS file with a formula record can cause memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a malicious XLS file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-12111?
CVE-2017-12111 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12111?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST