CVE-2017-5240
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CVE-2017-5240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Editions of Rapid7 AppSpider Pro prior to version 6.14.060 contain a heap-based buffer overflow in the FLAnalyzer.exe component. A malicious or malformed Flash source file can cause a denial of service condition when parsed by this component, causing the application to crash.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Editions of Rapid7 AppSpider Pro prior to version 6.14.060 contain a heap-based buffer overflow in the FLAnalyzer.exe component. A malicious or malformed Flash source file can cause a denial of service condition when parsed by this component, causing the application to crash.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid7 | Appspider Pro | <= 6.14.059 |
References
- https://community.rapid7.com/docs/DOC-3631Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://community.rapid7.com/docs/DOC-3631Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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