7.5
CWE
772
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12962

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libsass=3.4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12962?

    CVE-2017-12962 specifically affects LibSass version 3.4.5.

  • 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.

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