CVE-2017-6802 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in ytnef versions prior to 1.9.2, specifically affecting the DecompressRTF() function when processing incoming Compressed RTF Streams. This flaw impacts Debian Linux and the ytnef project. With a CVSSv3 score of 7.5 (High), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity, requiring no user interaction or privileges. Its primary impact is a high availability compromise, potentially leading to denial-of-service. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available on platforms like Metasploit or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has garnered minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.9.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ytnef_project:ytnef:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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