CVE-2017-2816 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in LibOFX 0.9.11, affecting Debian-based systems utilizing the library. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted OFX file, leading to a stack-based write out of bounds. Despite its high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libofx_project:libofx:0.9.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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