7.1
CWE
835
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8871

First published: Mon Jun 12 2017(Updated: )

Last updated 13 August 2024

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/libcroco
libcroco=0.6.12
SUSE openSUSE=42.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-8871?

    CVE-2017-8871 has a severity rating that typically indicates a denial of service risk, leading to infinite loops and high CPU consumption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8871?

    To fix CVE-2017-8871, update libcroco to a version later than 0.6.12 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-8871?

    CVE-2017-8871 affects libcroco version 0.6.12 and earlier versions on platforms such as Debian and openSUSE Leap 42.3.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2017-8871 enable?

    CVE-2017-8871 enables remote attackers to conduct a denial of service attack by exploiting crafted CSS files.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-8871?

    More information about CVE-2017-8871 can typically be found in security advisories and vulnerability databases.

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