CVE-2017-15600: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Oct 18, 2017
·Updated
In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is a NULL Pointer Dereference in the EXTRACTORnsfextractmethod function of plugins/nsfextractor.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU Libextractor=1.4
Event History
Oct 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15600?
CVE-2017-15600 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a NULL Pointer Dereference.
2
What software is affected by CVE-2017-15600?
CVE-2017-15600 affects GNU Libextractor version 1.4.
3
How do I fix CVE-2017-15600?
To fix CVE-2017-15600, upgrade to a patched version of GNU Libextractor that is higher than version 1.4.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15600?
CVE-2017-15600 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability found in the EXTRACTOR_nsf_extract_method function.
5
Can CVE-2017-15600 lead to system crashes?
Yes, CVE-2017-15600 can potentially lead to crashes or denial of service if exploited.