What is the severity of CVE-2017-12923?

CVE-2017-12923 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12923?

To fix CVE-2017-12923, users should update to a version of libfpx that addresses the NULL pointer dereference issue.

What kind of attack does CVE-2017-12923 enable?

CVE-2017-12923 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service through specially crafted fpx images.

Which version of libfpx is affected by CVE-2017-12923?

CVE-2017-12923 specifically affects libfpx version 1.3.1_p6.

Is CVE-2017-12923 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2017-12923 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers from a distance.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-12923

medium

6.5

CWE

476

28/8/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-12923: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Mon Aug 28 2017(Updated: )

OLEStream::WriteVT_LPSTR in olestrm.cpp in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted fpx image.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Libfpx Project Libfpx	=1.3.1-p6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12923?
CVE-2017-12923 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12923?
To fix CVE-2017-12923, users should update to a version of libfpx that addresses the NULL pointer dereference issue.
What kind of attack does CVE-2017-12923 enable?
CVE-2017-12923 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service through specially crafted fpx images.
Which version of libfpx is affected by CVE-2017-12923?
CVE-2017-12923 specifically affects libfpx version 1.3.1_p6.
Is CVE-2017-12923 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-12923 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers from a distance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12923?
CVE-2017-12923 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12923?
To fix CVE-2017-12923, users should update to a version of libfpx that addresses the NULL pointer dereference issue.
What kind of attack does CVE-2017-12923 enable?
CVE-2017-12923 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service through specially crafted fpx images.
Which version of libfpx is affected by CVE-2017-12923?
CVE-2017-12923 specifically affects libfpx version 1.3.1_p6.
Is CVE-2017-12923 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-12923 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers from a distance.