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An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow exists in Iceni Argus

Published Feb 27, 2017

Description

An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow exists in Iceni Argus. When it attempts to convert a malformed PDF with an object encoded w/ multiple encoding types terminating with an LZW encoded type, an overflow may occur due to a lack of bounds checking by the LZW decoder. This can lead to code execution under the context of the account of the user running it.

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner talos
Published Feb 27, 2017
Updated Aug 6, 2024
Reserved Sep 29, 2016
NVD
Status Modified
Modified Jun 17, 2026
Red Hat
Severity n/a
Public date n/a