CVE-2017-12961
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CVE-2017-12961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. There is an assertion abort in the function parse_attributes() in data/sys-file-reader.c of the libpspp library in GNU PSPP before 1.0.1 that will lead to remote denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is an assertion abort in the function parse_attributes() in data/sys-file-reader.c of the libpspp library in GNU PSPP before 1.0.1 that will lead to remote denial of service.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Pspp | 0.11.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1482436Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1482436Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12961?
There is an assertion abort in the function parse_attributes() in data/sys-file-reader.c of the libpspp library in GNU PSPP before 1.0.1 that will lead to remote denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-12961?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12961?
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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