CVE-2017-12964: High severity LibSass LibSass vulnerability

Published Aug 18, 2017
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Updated

There is a stack consumption issue in LibSass 3.4.5 that is triggered in the function Sass::Eval::operator() in eval.cpp. It will lead 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-2017-12964?

CVE-2017-12964 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12964?

To fix CVE-2017-12964, upgrade LibSass to a version later than 3.4.5.

3

What causes CVE-2017-12964?

CVE-2017-12964 is caused by a stack consumption issue in the LibSass library's evaluation function.

4

Can CVE-2017-12964 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-12964 can be triggered by a remote attacker leading to denial of service.

5

Which version of LibSass is affected by CVE-2017-12964?

LibSass version 3.4.5 is affected by CVE-2017-12964.

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