CVE-2017-12951 describes a stack-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the gig::DimensionRegion::CreateVelocityTable function within libgig 4.0.0, affecting libgig0 and libgig. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service and application crash by enticing a user to open a specially crafted gig file. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 6.5), it requires user interaction and has a high impact on availability, though no impact on confidentiality or integrity. While no active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules exist, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-42546) indicates proof-of-concept code availability, yet it has garnered minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libgig0:libgig:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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