How severe is CVE-2017-12919?

CVE-2017-12919 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12919 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12919?

CVE-2017-12919 affects Libfpx Project Libfpx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12919?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-12919 published?

CVE-2017-12919 was published on 2017-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12919

CVE-2017-12919 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libfpx Project Libfpx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Libfpx Project Libfpx
Published: 2017-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12919?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-12919?: CVE-2017-12919 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12919 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12919?: CVE-2017-12919 affects Libfpx Project Libfpx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12919?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-12919 published?: CVE-2017-12919 was published on 2017-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libfpx_project:libfpx:1.3.1:p6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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