CVE-2017-13740
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CVE-2017-13740 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. There is a stack-based buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function parseChars() in compileTranslationTable.c, that will lead to denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a stack-based buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function parseChars() in compileTranslationTable.c, that will lead to denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liblouis | Liblouis | 3.2.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484306Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484306Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13740?
There is a stack-based buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function parseChars() in compileTranslationTable.c, that will lead to denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.
How severe is CVE-2017-13740?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13740 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13740?
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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