What is the severity of CVE-2017-12924?

CVE-2017-12924 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a divide-by-zero error.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12924?

To fix CVE-2017-12924, update to a version of libfpx that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2017-12924?

CVE-2017-12924 affects libfpx version 1.3.1_p6.

Who can exploit CVE-2017-12924?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2017-12924 by sending crafted fpx images.

What impact does CVE-2017-12924 have on systems?

CVE-2017-12924 can lead to a denial of service condition on systems using the vulnerable libfpx.

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CVE-2017-12924

medium

6.5

CWE

369

28/8/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-12924: Divide by Zero

First published: Mon Aug 28 2017(Updated: )

CDirVector::GetTable in dirfunc.hxx in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error) 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-2017-12924?
CVE-2017-12924 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a divide-by-zero error.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12924?
To fix CVE-2017-12924, update to a version of libfpx that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-12924?
CVE-2017-12924 affects libfpx version 1.3.1_p6.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-12924?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2017-12924 by sending crafted fpx images.
What impact does CVE-2017-12924 have on systems?
CVE-2017-12924 can lead to a denial of service condition on systems using the vulnerable libfpx.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12924?
CVE-2017-12924 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a divide-by-zero error.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12924?
To fix CVE-2017-12924, update to a version of libfpx that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-12924?
CVE-2017-12924 affects libfpx version 1.3.1_p6.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-12924?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2017-12924 by sending crafted fpx images.
What impact does CVE-2017-12924 have on systems?
CVE-2017-12924 can lead to a denial of service condition on systems using the vulnerable libfpx.