CVE-2017-13743: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 29, 2017
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Updated

There is a buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function loushowString() in utils.c, that will lead to a denial of service attack.

Product bug:

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1484335

Other sources

There is a buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function loushowString() in utils.c, that will lead to a remote denial of service attack.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Liblouis Liblouis=3.2.0

Event History

Aug 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Sep 6, 2017
Data Sourced
01:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13743?

CVE-2017-13743 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-13743?

To fix CVE-2017-13743, upgrade to the latest version of Liblouis that addresses the buffer overflow issue.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-13743?

CVE-2017-13743 specifically affects Liblouis version 3.2.0.

4

What could happen if CVE-2017-13743 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-13743 can lead to a denial of service condition, disrupting the availability of the software.

5

Is CVE-2017-13743 an authenticated vulnerability?

CVE-2017-13743 does not require authentication for exploitation, making it a critical concern for all users of the affected version.

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