Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-2924
An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the read_legacy_biff function of FreeXL 1.0.3. A specially crafted XLS file can cause a memory corruption resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send malicious XLS file to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2017-2924
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freexl_project:freexl:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-2924
2.12%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 89 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-2924
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
Talos | |
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-2924
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-2924
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100799
FreeXL 'read_legacy_biff()' Function Heap Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityBroken Link
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https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0431
TALOS-2017-0431 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat IntelligenceThird Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3976
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3976-1 freexlThird Party Advisory
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