Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in OLEStream::WriteVT_LPSTR in olestrm.cpp in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted fpx image.
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 6.5/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/17/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/08/09/libfpx-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-olestreamwritevt_lpstr-olestrm-cpp/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/17/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/08/09/libfpx-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-olestreamwritevt_lpstr-olestrm-cpp/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 28, 2017
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified