What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-6191?

CVE-2017-6191 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 11.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-6191?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-6191. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 11.7%.

Apng Disassembler CVE-2017-6191

HIGH

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2017-03-23 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow RCE Apng Disassembler

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 23, 2017 - 16:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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

AnalysisAI

Buffer overflow in APNGDis 2.8 and below allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 11.7%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119), which allows attackers to corrupt memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. Buffer overflow in APNGDis 2.8 and below allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename. Affected products include: Apng Disassembler Project Apng Disassembler.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use memory-safe languages or bounds-checking. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries. Use safe string functions.