CVE-2017-6191

7.8 HIGH

Published: March 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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Description

Buffer overflow in APNGDis 2.8 and below allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/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

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97053

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41670/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.onvio.nl/nieuws/cve-2017-6191-apngdis-filename-buffer-overflow

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97053

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41670/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.onvio.nl/nieuws/cve-2017-6191-apngdis-filename-buffer-overflow

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

6.7%

93th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

apng_disassembler_project

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