What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-6011?

CVE-2017-6011 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-6011?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-6011. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Icoutils CVE-2017-6011

MEDIUM

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2017-02-16 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Icoutils Debian Linux Enterprise Linux Desktop Enterprise Linux Server Enterprise Linux Server Aus Enterprise Linux Server Eus Enterprise Linux Server Tus Enterprise Linux Workstation

5.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 16, 2017 - 11:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue was discovered in icoutils 0.31.1. An out-of-bounds read leading to a buffer overflow was observed in the "simple_vec" function in the "extract.c" source file. This affects icotool.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in icoutils 0.31.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. An issue was discovered in icoutils 0.31.1. An out-of-bounds read leading to a buffer overflow was observed in the "simple_vec" function in the "extract.c" source file. This affects icotool. Affected products include: Icoutils Project Icoutils, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.