CVE-2017-2897

7.8 HIGH
Published: November 20, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the read_MSAT function of libxls 1.4. 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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-64
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4173
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0404
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-64
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4173
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0404
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
55th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

Affected Vendors

libxls_project

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