CVE-2017-13692: Input Validation
First published: Fri Aug 25 2017(Updated: )
In Tidy 5.5.31, the IsURLCodePoint function in attrs.c allows attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation Fault), as demonstrated by an invalid ISALNUM argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HTACG Tidy | =5.5.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13692?
CVE-2017-13692 has a severity rating that could be classified as moderate due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13692?
To fix CVE-2017-13692, upgrade Tidy to a version later than 5.5.31 where the vulnerability is patched.
What causes the denial of service in CVE-2017-13692?
The denial of service in CVE-2017-13692 is caused by a segmentation fault triggered by an invalid ISALNUM argument in the IsURLCodePoint function.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-13692?
CVE-2017-13692 specifically affects Tidy version 5.5.31.
Is CVE-2017-13692 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2017-13692 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can manipulate input processed by the affected Tidy version.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/remedy
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/htacg
- canonical/htacg tidy
- version/htacg tidy/5.5.31