7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-11555: Input Validation

First published: Sun Jul 23 2017(Updated: )

There is an illegal address access in the Eval::operator function in eval.cpp in LibSass 3.4.5. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libsass=3.4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-11555?

    CVE-2017-11555 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-11555?

    To fix CVE-2017-11555, upgrade to LibSass version 3.4.6 or later.

  • What types of attacks does CVE-2017-11555 enable?

    CVE-2017-11555 enables remote denial of service attacks through crafted input.

  • Which version of LibSass is affected by CVE-2017-11555?

    CVE-2017-11555 affects LibSass version 3.4.5.

  • Is CVE-2017-11555 exploitable over the network?

    Yes, CVE-2017-11555 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to affect the service.

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