CVE-2017-11556: High severity centos libssh2 vulnerability

Published Jul 23, 2017
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Updated

There is a stack consumption vulnerability in the Parser::advanceToNextToken function in parser.cpp in LibSass 3.4.5. A crafted input may lead to remote denial of service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
LibSass LibSass=3.4.5

Event History

Jul 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11556?

CVE-2017-11556 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11556?

To mitigate CVE-2017-11556, upgrade to a newer version of LibSass that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-11556?

CVE-2017-11556 specifically affects LibSass version 3.4.5.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-11556?

Exploiting CVE-2017-11556 can lead to remote denial of service due to stack consumption.

5

Is CVE-2017-11556 present in earlier versions of LibSass?

CVE-2017-11556 affects only LibSass 3.4.5, so earlier versions may not be impacted.

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