CVE-2017-11608: Medium severity centos libssh2 vulnerability

Published Jul 24, 2017
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Updated

There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Sass::Prelexer::relinebreak function in lexer.cpp in LibSass 3.4.5. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
LibSass LibSass=3.4.5

Event History

Jul 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11608?

CVE-2017-11608 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a remote denial of service attack.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11608?

To fix CVE-2017-11608, upgrade LibSass to a version higher than 3.4.5.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-11608?

CVE-2017-11608 specifically affects LibSass version 3.4.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11608?

CVE-2017-11608 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-11608?

Exploiting CVE-2017-11608 can result in a remote denial of service situation.

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