CVE-2017-8818: Buffer Overflow
curl and libcurl before 7.57.0 on 32-bit platforms allow attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact because too little memory is allocated for interfacing to an SSL library.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8818?
CVE-2017-8818 is a vulnerability in curl and libcurl that allows attackers to cause a denial of service or have other unspecified impacts.
How does CVE-2017-8818 affect 32-bit platforms?
CVE-2017-8818 affects 32-bit platforms by allowing attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impacts due to insufficient memory allocation.
What is the severity level of CVE-2017-8818?
CVE-2017-8818 has a severity level of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How can I fix the CVE-2017-8818 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2017-8818 vulnerability, you should update to curl and libcurl version 7.57.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-8818?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-8818 at the following references: [http://security.cucumberlinux.com/security/details.php?id=163](http://security.cucumberlinux.com/security/details.php?id=163), [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102014](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102014), [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039898](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039898)