Dropbox Lepton 1.2.1 Lepton File code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Dropbox Lepton 1.2.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Lepton File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-8891. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Dropbox Lepton 1.2.1 (Cloud Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Lepton File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-17. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Dropbox Lepton 1.2.1 allows DoS (SEGV and application crash) via a malformed lepton file because the code does not ensure setup of a correct number of threads.

The bug was discovered 05/10/2017. The weakness was shared 05/10/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-8891 since 05/10/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code
CWE: CWE-17
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 82167c144a322cc956da45407f6dce8d4303d346
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-8891 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8891
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101074
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-8891 - Dropbox - Lepton - Denial of Service Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 05/11/2017 12:51
Updated: 12/06/2022 10:11
Changes: 05/11/2017 12:51 (55), 09/25/2020 11:50 (2), 12/06/2022 10:11 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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