CVE-2017-2919 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the xls_getfcell function of libxls 1.3.4, affecting Debian Linux and libxls projects. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), indicating that a specially crafted XLS file can lead to memory corruption and remote code execution if a user opens the malicious file. While the attack complexity is low, requiring user interaction, there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.3.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libxls_project:libxls:1.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
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:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.