CVE-2018-17043
UnknownEPSS 1.05%
Last modified
CVE-2018-17043 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue has been found in doc2txt through 2014-03-19. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function Storage::init in Storage.cpp, called from parse_doc in parse_doc.cpp.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue has been found in doc2txt through 2014-03-19. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function Storage::init in Storage.cpp, called from parse_doc in parse_doc.cpp.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Doc2txt Project | Doc2txt | <= 2014-03-19 |
References
- https://github.com/tsfn/doc2txt/issues/1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tsfn/doc2txt/issues/1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17043?
An issue has been found in doc2txt through 2014-03-19. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function Storage::init in Storage.cpp, called from parse_doc in parse_doc.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2018-17043?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17043 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17043?
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-2018-17043?
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