Discover the impact of CVE-2017-6299, an Infinite Loop / DoS vulnerability in ytnef before 1.9.1. Learn about affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
A problem has been found in a previous version of ytnef, specifically before version 1.9.1. This issue is connected to a patch that has been referred to as '2 of 9. Infinite Loop / DoS in the TNEFFillMapi function in lib/ytnef.c.'
Understanding CVE-2017-6299
What is CVE-2017-6299?
An issue was discovered in ytnef before 1.9.1 related to an Infinite Loop / Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in the TNEFFillMapi function.
The Impact of CVE-2017-6299
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to trigger an infinite loop or a DoS condition in the affected system, potentially leading to service disruption.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-6299
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in ytnef before version 1.9.1 is due to improper handling of certain inputs, leading to the possibility of an infinite loop or DoS condition.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted input to the TNEFFillMapi function, triggering the infinite loop or DoS condition.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates