CVE-2017-12481
CVE-2017-12481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ledger-cli Ledger with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ledger-cli Ledger
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The find_option function in option.cc in Ledger 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12481?
- The find_option function in option.cc in Ledger 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12481?
- CVE-2017-12481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-12481 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12481?
- CVE-2017-12481 affects Ledger-cli Ledger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12481?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-12481 published?
- CVE-2017-12481 was published on 2017-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://bugs.ledger-cli.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1222
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00029.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202004-05
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ledger-cli:ledger:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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