7.5
CWE
674
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-11556

First published: Sun Jul 23 2017(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.

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-2017-11556?

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

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-11556?

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

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-11556?

    CVE-2017-11556 specifically affects LibSass version 3.4.5.

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

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

  • 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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