CVE-2017-9831

Name: CVE-2017-9831
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-24T00:29:00.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Unknown

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9831 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An integer overflow vulnerability in the ptp_unpack_EOS_CustomFuncEx function of the ptp-pack.c file of libmtp (version 1.1.12 and below) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) or maybe remote code execution by inserting a mobile device into a personal computer through a USB cable..

Description

An integer overflow vulnerability in the ptp_unpack_EOS_CustomFuncEx function of the ptp-pack.c file of libmtp (version 1.1.12 and below) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) or maybe remote code execution by inserting a mobile device into a personal computer through a USB cable.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libmtp Project	Libmtp	1.1.12

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00003.html
https://sourceforge.net/p/libmtp/mailman/message/35735992/Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00003.html
https://sourceforge.net/p/libmtp/mailman/message/35735992/Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9831?

How severe is CVE-2017-9831?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9831 is pending analysis.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9831?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-9831?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST