CVE-2017-6191 json
Buffer overflow in APNGDis 2.8 and below allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename.
published 2017-03-23 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-15256
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.7%
- EPSS 6.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in APNGDis 2.8 and below allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-41670)
- Published
Exploit prediction
6.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/41670/
exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
-
onvio.nl
/nieuws/cve-2017-6191-apngdis-filename-buffer-overflow
exploit, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/97053
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-6191
- NVD CVE-2017-6191
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