CVE-2017-2910
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CVE-2017-2910 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability exists in the xls_addCell function of libxls 2.0. A specially crafted xls file can cause a memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability exists in the xls_addCell function of libxls 2.0. 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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libxls Project | Libxls | 2.0.0 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0417Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0417Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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