CVE-2017-12962: High severity centos libssh2 vulnerability
Published Aug 18, 2017
·Updated
There are memory leaks in LibSass 3.4.5 triggered by deeply nested code, such as code with a long sequence of open parenthesis characters, leading to a remote denial of service attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
LibSass LibSass=3.4.5
Event History
Aug 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12962?
The severity of CVE-2017-12962 is classified as medium due to its potential for denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-12962?
To fix CVE-2017-12962, upgrade to a version of LibSass later than 3.4.5 that has addressed the memory leak issue.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2017-12962?
CVE-2017-12962 can lead to a remote denial of service attack by causing excessive memory usage through deeply nested code.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12962?
CVE-2017-12962 specifically affects LibSass version 3.4.5.
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How can I determine if my application is vulnerable to CVE-2017-12962?
Check if your application is using LibSass version 3.4.5 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable to the memory leak issue described in CVE-2017-12962.