CVE-2017-9146 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting ytnef through version 1.9.2, specifically within the TNEFFillMapi function in lib/ytnef.c. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or potentially achieve other impacts by providing a specially crafted TNEF file. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ytnef_project:ytnef:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.