CVE-2017-12952 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the application via a crafted gig file due to a NULL pointer dereference in the libgig library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-12952?
CVE-2017-12952 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The LoadString function in helper.h in libgig 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted gig file.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12952?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libgig0 Libgig.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12952?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-12952 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12952 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-12952, GHSA-2h8h-h9vg-9cr4, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-12952.