7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12961: Input Validation

First published: Fri Aug 18 2017(Updated: )

There is an assertion abort in the function parse_attributes() in data/sys-file-reader.c of the libpspp library in GNU PSPP before 1.0.1 that will lead to remote denial of service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU PSPP=0.11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12961?

    CVE-2017-12961 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to crashes and service disruptions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12961?

    To fix CVE-2017-12961, upgrade to GNU PSPP version 1.0.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • What causes CVE-2017-12961?

    CVE-2017-12961 is caused by an assertion abort in the parse_attributes() function in the libpspp library.

  • Which versions of GNU PSPP are affected by CVE-2017-12961?

    GNU PSPP versions prior to 1.0.1, including version 0.11.0, are affected by CVE-2017-12961.

  • Can CVE-2017-12961 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-12961 allows for remote denial of service through crafted input that triggers the vulnerability.

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