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CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-13739: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Aug 29 2017(Updated: )

There is a heap-based buffer overflow that causes a more than two thousand bytes out-of-bounds write in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function resolveSubtable() in compileTranslationTable.c. It will lead to denial of service or remote code execution.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Liblouis=3.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-13739?

    CVE-2017-13739 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-13739?

    To fix CVE-2017-13739, upgrade Liblouis to a version later than 3.2.0 where the vulnerability is patched.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-13739?

    CVE-2017-13739 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • In which function does CVE-2017-13739 occur?

    CVE-2017-13739 occurs in the resolveSubtable() function within the compileTranslationTable.c file.

  • Which software version is affected by CVE-2017-13739?

    CVE-2017-13739 affects Liblouis version 3.2.0.

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