CVE-2017-5357
UnknownEPSS 3.04%
Last modified
CVE-2017-5357 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. regex.c in GNU ed before 1.14.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed command, which triggers an invalid free.. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
regex.c in GNU ed before 1.14.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed command, which triggers an invalid free.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 25 |
| Gnu | Ed | <= 1.14 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/12/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/12/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/12/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/13/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95422Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/12/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/12/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/12/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/13/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95422Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5357?
regex.c in GNU ed before 1.14.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed command, which triggers an invalid free.
How severe is CVE-2017-5357?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5357 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5357?
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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