CVE-2017-11697: Buffer Overflow

Reference Links

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143735/NSS-Buffer-Overflows-Floating-Point-Exception.html
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/17
• http://www.geeknik.net/9brdqk6xu
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100345
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039153
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-37
• https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177223 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• IBM-7177223

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is CVE-2017-11697?

  CVE-2017-11697 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) that allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (floating point exception and crash) via a crafted cert8.db file.

• How can the __hash_open function in NSS be exploited?

  The __hash_open function in NSS can be exploited by using a crafted cert8.db file to cause a denial of service by triggering a floating point exception and crashing the system.

• What is the severity of CVE-2017-11697?

  CVE-2017-11697 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

• What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for this vulnerability?

  The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2017-11697 is CWE-119.

• Are there any references for CVE-2017-11697?

  Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2017-11697 at the following references: [1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143735/NSS-Buffer-Overflows-Floating-Point-Exception.html), [2](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/17), [3](http://www.geeknik.net/9brdqk6xu).