CVE-2017-15600: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 18, 2017
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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
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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.

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