CVE-2017-2910

Public Exploit

Description

An exploitable Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability exists in the xls_addCell function of libxls 2.0. 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.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.25% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: n/a libxls
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0417 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2910?
CVE-2017-2910 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2910?
To fix CVE-2017-2910, 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-2017-2910 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-2910 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2910?
CVE-2017-2910 affects n/a libxls.
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