CVE-2017-9474 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the DecompressRTF function of ytnef 1.9.2, affecting ytnef_project ytnef. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (application crash) through a specially crafted file. With a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, but has a high impact on availability. There is currently no known active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ytnef_project:ytnef:1.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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