CVE-2017-2896
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.05%
Last modified
CVE-2017-2896 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the xls_mergedCells function of libxls 1.4. . EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the xls_mergedCells function of libxls 1.4. . A specially crafted XLS file can cause a memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send malicious XLS file to trigger this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libxls Project | Libxls | 1.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-64Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4173Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0403Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-64Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4173Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0403Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2896?
An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the xls_mergedCells function of libxls 1.4. . A specially crafted XLS file can cause a memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send malicious XLS file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-2896?
CVE-2017-2896 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2896?
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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