CVE-2017-13742: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 29 2017(Updated: )
There is a stack-based buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function includeFile() in compileTranslationTable.c, 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 a stack overflow in liblouis which is triggered at function includeFile()." href="show_bug.cgi?id=1484334">https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484334</a>
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=1484334
- 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=1488939
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100607
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484334
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13742?
CVE-2017-13742 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13742?
To fix CVE-2017-13742, you should upgrade Liblouis to version 3.3.0 or later.
What causes CVE-2017-13742?
CVE-2017-13742 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the includeFile() function of Liblouis 3.2.0.
Is CVE-2017-13742 exploitation likely?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2017-13742 is likely as it can be triggered by providing malicious input to the affected function.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-13742?
CVE-2017-13742 specifically affects Liblouis version 3.2.0.
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