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Advisory Published
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CVE-2017-9779

First published: Thu Sep 07 2017(Updated: )

OCaml compiler allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors, a similar issue to CVE-2017-9772 "but with much less impact."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE OCaml Runtime<=4.04.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9779?

    CVE-2017-9779 has a lower impact compared to similar vulnerabilities, with unspecified severity attributed to unknown vectors.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9779?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-9779, update OCaml to a version beyond 4.04.1.

  • What versions of OCaml are affected by CVE-2017-9779?

    CVE-2017-9779 affects OCaml versions up to and including 4.04.1.

  • What is the nature of the issue in CVE-2017-9779?

    CVE-2017-9779 allows attackers to exploit the OCaml compiler through unspecified vectors.

  • Is CVE-2017-9779 similar to any other vulnerabilities?

    Yes, CVE-2017-9779 is similar to CVE-2017-9772, but it has much less impact.

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