CVE-2017-13741: Use After Free
There is a use-after-free in the function compileBrailleIndicator() in compileTranslationTable.c in Liblouis 3.2.0 that will lead to a denial of service attack.
Product bug:
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1484332
Other sources
There is a use-after-free in the function compileBrailleIndicator() in compileTranslationTable.c in Liblouis 3.2.0 that will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13741?
CVE-2017-13741 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13741?
To fix CVE-2017-13741, upgrade to a patched version of Liblouis that addresses the use-after-free vulnerability.
What versions of Liblouis are affected by CVE-2017-13741?
Liblouis version 3.2.0 is specifically affected by CVE-2017-13741.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-13741?
CVE-2017-13741 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service attack.
Does CVE-2017-13741 affect other applications besides Liblouis?
CVE-2017-13741 is specific to Liblouis and does not affect other applications directly.