CVE-2017-11695 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla NSS allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted cert8.db file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-11695?
CVE-2017-11695 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Mozilla Network Security Services, published on 27 Dec 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the alloc_segs function in lib/dbm/src/hash.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) allows context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact using a crafted cert8.db file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11695?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Network Security Services.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11695?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-11695 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11695 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Network Security Services
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-11695, ECHO-9318-2ea4-3ec6, GHSA-75ch-76r4-7ff3, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-11695.