CVE-2017-15602
First published: Wed Oct 18 2017(Updated: )
In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is an integer signedness error for the chunk size in the EXTRACTOR_nsfe_extract_method function in plugins/nsfe_extractor.c, leading to an infinite loop for a crafted size.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libextractor | =1.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15602?
CVE-2017-15602 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for an infinite loop condition.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15602?
To fix CVE-2017-15602, update GNU Libextractor to version 1.6 or later.
What software does CVE-2017-15602 affect?
CVE-2017-15602 specifically affects GNU Libextractor version 1.4.
What type of error is associated with CVE-2017-15602?
CVE-2017-15602 is associated with an integer signedness error.
Can CVE-2017-15602 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-15602 can potentially be exploited via crafted input, leading to an infinite loop.
- agent/author
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/gnu
- canonical/libextractor
- version/libextractor/1.4