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CVE-2017-10790

UnknownEPSS 4.99%

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CVE-2017-10790 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The _asn1_check_identifier function in GNU Libtasn1 through 4.12 causes a NULL pointer dereference and crash when reading crafted input that triggers assignment of a NULL value within an asn1_node structure. It may lead to a remote denial of service attack.. EPSS estimates a 4.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The _asn1_check_identifier function in GNU Libtasn1 through 4.12 causes a NULL pointer dereference and crash when reading crafted input that triggers assignment of a NULL value within an asn1_node structure. It may lead to a remote denial of service attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.99%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuLibtasn1<= 4.12

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-10790?
The _asn1_check_identifier function in GNU Libtasn1 through 4.12 causes a NULL pointer dereference and crash when reading crafted input that triggers assignment of a NULL value within an asn1_node structure. It may lead to a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-10790?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10790 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10790?
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Source: NVD / NIST