CVE-2017-2791

Description

JustSystems Ichitaro 2016 Trial contains a vulnerability that exists when trying to open a specially crafted PowerPoint file. Due to the application incorrectly handling the error case for a function's result, the application will use this result in a pointer calculation for reading file data into. Due to this, the application will read data from the file into an invalid address thus corrupting memory. Under the right conditions, this can lead to code execution under the context of the application.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Affected: JustSystems Ichitaro
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2791?
CVE-2017-2791 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2791?
To fix CVE-2017-2791, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-2791 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2791 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2791?
CVE-2017-2791 affects JustSystems Ichitaro.
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