CVE-2017-11590 Null dereference in n/a

High 7.5 Published 24 Jul 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A crafted input triggers a NULL pointer dereference in libgxps, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2017-11590?

CVE-2017-11590 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

There is a NULL pointer dereference in the caseless_hash function in gxps-archive.c in libgxps 0.2.5. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11590?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnome Libgxps.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11590?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2017-11590 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11590 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-11590, DLA-1054-1, GHSA-xx3q-mvc5-c52f, MGASA-2017-0318.