CVE-2017-15922
CVE-2017-15922 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Libextractor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Gnu Libextractor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is an out-of-bounds read in the EXTRACTOR_dvi_extract_method function in plugins/dvi_extractor.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15922?
- In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is an out-of-bounds read in the EXTRACTOR_dvi_extract_method function in plugins/dvi_extractor.c.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15922?
- CVE-2017-15922 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-15922 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15922?
- CVE-2017-15922 affects Gnu Libextractor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15922?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-15922 published?
- CVE-2017-15922 was published on 2017-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-libextractor/2017-10/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101595
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00000.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libextractor:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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