CVE-2017-7507: Null Pointer Dereference

Published May 23, 2017
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Updated

GnuTLS version 3.5.12 and earlier is vulnerable to a NULL pointer dereference while decoding a status response TLS extension with valid contents. This could lead to a crash of the GnuTLS server application.

Other sources

It was found that GnuTLS would crash when receiving a client hello message with statusrequest extension that has a non-empty responderidlist.

Red Hat

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU GnuTLS<=3.5.12

Event History

May 23, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 16, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7507?

CVE-2017-7507 has a medium severity level due to its potential to crash the GnuTLS server application.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7507?

To fix CVE-2017-7507, upgrade GnuTLS to version 3.5.13 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-7507?

Systems running GnuTLS version 3.5.12 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-7507.

4

What could be the consequence of CVE-2017-7507 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-7507 could lead to a denial of service by crashing the GnuTLS server application.

5

Is CVE-2017-7507 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

CVE-2017-7507 is a server-side vulnerability affecting the GnuTLS server application.

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