CVE-2017-10792: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jul 2, 2017
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Updated

There is a NULL Pointer Dereference in the function llinsert() of the libpspp library in GNU PSPP before 0.11.0. For example, a crash was observed within the library code when attempting to convert invalid SPSS data into CSV format. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU pspp=0.10.5-pre2

Event History

Jul 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-10792?

CVE-2017-10792 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-10792?

To fix CVE-2017-10792, upgrade to GNU PSPP version 0.11.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-10792?

CVE-2017-10792 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability.

4

What impact does CVE-2017-10792 have on affected software?

CVE-2017-10792 can cause the software to crash when processing invalid SPSS data.

5

Which versions of GNU PSPP are affected by CVE-2017-10792?

GNU PSPP versions before 0.11.0, specifically 0.10.5-pre2, are affected by CVE-2017-10792.

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