Description
An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tag parsing functionality of LibOFX 0.9.11. A specially crafted OFX file can cause a write out of bounds resulting in a buffer overflow on the stack. An attacker can construct a malicious OFX file to trigger this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LibOFX | LibOfx | 0.9.11 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libofx | 1:0.9.11-4 | — |
| Debian 13 | libofx | 1:0.9.11-4 | — |
| Debian 12 | libofx | 1:0.9.11-4 | — |
| Debian 7 | libofx | 1:0.9.4-2.1+deb7u1 | DLA-1192-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libofx | 1:0.9.10-1+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | libofx | 0.9.9-3.7.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:2064-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | libofx | 0.9.0-3.7.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:2045-1 |
Advisories 3
- DLA-1192-1 libofx - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:2064-1 Security update for libofx SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:2045-1 Security update for libofx SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- [debian-lts-announce] 20171126 [SECURITY] [DLA 1192-1] libofx security update mailing-list
- 100828 vdb-entry
- GLSA-201908-26 vendor-advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0317