CVE-2017-6308
UnknownEPSS 1.54%
Last modified
CVE-2017-6308 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in tnef before 1.4.13. Several Integer Overflows, which can lead to Heap Overflows, have been identified in the functions that wrap memory allocation.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in tnef before 1.4.13. Several Integer Overflows, which can lead to Heap Overflows, have been identified in the functions that wrap memory allocation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tnef Project | Tnef | <= 1.4.12 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3798Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96427Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/verdammelt/tnef/blob/master/ChangeLogPatch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/verdammelt/tnef/commit/c5044689e50039635e7700fe2472fd632ac77176Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-004-tnef/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3798Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96427Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/verdammelt/tnef/blob/master/ChangeLogPatch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/verdammelt/tnef/commit/c5044689e50039635e7700fe2472fd632ac77176Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-004-tnef/Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6308?
An issue was discovered in tnef before 1.4.13. Several Integer Overflows, which can lead to Heap Overflows, have been identified in the functions that wrap memory allocation.
How severe is CVE-2017-6308?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6308 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6308?
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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