CVE-2017-9471 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the SwapWord function of ytnef 1.9.2, affecting Canonical Ubuntu Linux and ytnef_project ytnef. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service and application crash through a specially crafted file. Rated Medium with a CVSS score of 5.5, it requires user interaction and local access for exploitation, leading to high availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ytnef_project:ytnef:1.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
14.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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