Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-9831
An integer overflow vulnerability in the ptp_unpack_EOS_CustomFuncEx function of the ptp-pack.c file of libmtp (version 1.1.12 and below) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) or maybe remote code execution by inserting a mobile device into a personal computer through a USB cable.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-9831
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.83%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 80 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-9831
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
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nvd@nist.gov |
6.8
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
0.9
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5.9
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nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-9831
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The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-9831
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00003.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2169-1] libmtp security update
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https://sourceforge.net/p/libmtp/mailman/message/35735992/
libmtp / Re: [Libmtp-discuss] An integer overflow bug in libmtpIssue Tracking;Mailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2017-9831
- cpe:2.3:a:libmtp_project:libmtp:1.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*