CVE-2017-13738
First published: Tue Aug 29 2017(Updated: )
There is an illegal address access in the _lou_getALine function in compileTranslationTable.c:346 in Liblouis 3.2.0.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Liblouis | =3.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1484297
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1488944
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3111
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1488933
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100607
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484297
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13738?
CVE-2017-13738 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to cause illegal address access and application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13738?
To fix CVE-2017-13738, upgrade Liblouis to a version higher than 3.2.0 where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Which versions of Liblouis are affected by CVE-2017-13738?
Liblouis version 3.2.0 is the only affected version for CVE-2017-13738.
What can happen if CVE-2017-13738 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-13738 can lead to application crashes and potential data corruption.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-13738?
Yes, a patch is available by upgrading to a secure version of Liblouis beyond 3.2.0.
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