CVE-2017-13741: Use After Free
First published: Tue Aug 29 2017(Updated: )
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: <a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED WONTFIX - There is an use-after-free in function compileBrailleIndicator() of liblouis." href="show_bug.cgi?id=1484332">https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484332</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Liblouis | =3.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100607
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3111
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484332
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1484332
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1488944
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1488938
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.
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