CVE-2017-12588
First published: Sun Aug 06 2017(Updated: )
The zmq3 input and output modules in rsyslog before 8.28.0 interpreted description fields as format strings, possibly allowing a format string attack with unspecified impact.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Rsyslog | <=8.27.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12588?
CVE-2017-12588 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12588?
To fix CVE-2017-12588, upgrade rsyslog to version 8.28.0 or later.
What does CVE-2017-12588 affect?
CVE-2017-12588 affects the zmq3 input and output modules of rsyslog versions prior to 8.28.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2017-12588?
CVE-2017-12588 is associated with a format string attack.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2017-12588?
The potential impact of CVE-2017-12588 is unspecified, as it could vary based on the context of the attack.
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- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/remedy
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/rsyslog
- canonical/ubuntu rsyslog
- version/ubuntu rsyslog/8.27.0