CVE-2017-11697

Name: CVE-2017-11697
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-27T19:29:00.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11697 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The __hash_open function in hash.c:229 in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (floating point exception and crash) via a crafted cert8.db file.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The __hash_open function in hash.c:229 in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (floating point exception and crash) via a crafted cert8.db file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Network Security Services	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143735/NSS-Buffer-Overflows-Floating-Point-Exception.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/17Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.geeknik.net/9brdqk6xuExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100345Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039153Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-37
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143735/NSS-Buffer-Overflows-Floating-Point-Exception.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/17Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.geeknik.net/9brdqk6xuExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100345Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039153Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-37

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11697?

How severe is CVE-2017-11697?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11697 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11697?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST