VDB-97248 · CVE-2017-6310 · Nessus 97418

tnef up to 1.4.12 file_add_mapi_attrs out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in tnef up to 1.4.12 and classified as problematic. This affects the function file_add_mapi_attrs. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-6310. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in tnef up to 1.4.12. Affected is the function file_add_mapi_attrs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in tnef before 1.4.13. Four type confusions have been identified in the file_add_mapi_attrs() function. These might lead to invalid read and write operations, controlled by an attacker.

The bug was discovered 02/23/2017. The weakness was presented 02/24/2017 by Eric Sesterhenn with X41 D-Sec GmbH as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-6310 since 02/23/2017. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 97418 (Debian DLA-839-2 : tnef regression update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175976 (Debian Security Update for tnef (DSA 3798-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.4.13 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (97418) and SecurityFocus (BID 96427†). See VDB-97245, VDB-97246 and VDB-97247 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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tnef

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 97418
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-839-2 : tnef regression update
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OpenVAS ID: 703798
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3798-1 (tnef - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: tnef 1.4.13

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: Eric Sesterhenn
Organization: X41 D-Sec GmbH
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-6310 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6310
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97248

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SecurityFocus: 96427 - tnef Multiple Integer Overflow, Type Confusion and Out of Bounds Write Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-6310 - tnef - Multiple Type Confusion Issues

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2017 10:43
Updated: 08/17/2020 12:21
Changes: 02/24/2017 10:43 (85), 08/17/2020 12:21 (7)
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