CVE-2017-11110: High severity catdoc vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2017
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Updated

The oleinit function in ole.c in catdoc 0.95 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer underflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, i.e., data is written to memory addresses before the beginning of the tmpBuf buffer.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fossies Catdoc=0.95

Event History

Jul 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11110?

CVE-2017-11110 has a medium severity rating, potentially resulting in denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11110?

To fix CVE-2017-11110, upgrade to a newer version of Catdoc that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2017-11110 have on affected systems?

CVE-2017-11110 can lead to a heap-based buffer underflow, causing application crashes and possible other impacts.

4

Is my software vulnerable if I use Catdoc version 0.95?

Yes, Catdoc version 0.95 is vulnerable to CVE-2017-11110 and should be updated.

5

Can CVE-2017-11110 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-11110 can be exploited by remote attackers via crafted files.

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