CVE-2017-2816
CVE-2017-2816 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libofx Project Libofx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Libofx Project Libofx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tag parsing functionality of LibOFX 0.9.11. A specially crafted OFX file can cause a write out of bounds resulting in a buffer overflow on the stack. An attacker can construct a malicious OFX file to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2816?
- An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tag parsing functionality of LibOFX 0.9.11. A specially crafted OFX file can cause a write out of bounds resulting in a buffer overflow on the stack. An attacker can construct a malicious OFX file to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2816?
- CVE-2017-2816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-2816 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2816?
- CVE-2017-2816 primarily affects Libofx Project Libofx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2816?
- 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-2017-2816 published?
- CVE-2017-2816 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100828
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00038.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-26
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0317
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:libofx_project:libofx:0.9.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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