CVE-2017-11697: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 27, 2017
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Updated

Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS), as used in Mozilla Firefox could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a floating point exception in hashopen() in 'hash.c'. By using the NSS tool certutil and malformed cert8.db file, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.

Other sources

The hashopen function in hash.c:229 in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (floating point exception and crash) via a crafted cert8.db file.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4
Mozilla NSS ESR

Event History

Dec 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11697?

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

4

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

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

5

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).

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