CVE-2017-14731 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in LibOFX 0.9.12, specifically within the ofx_proc_file function. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (application crash) by providing a specially crafted file, as demonstrated through an ofxdump call. Rated with a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), the vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:R) and can be exploited over a network (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), leading to high availability impact (A:H). There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libofx_project:libofx:0.9.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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