CVE-2017-8871
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 13.00%
Last modified
CVE-2017-8871 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The cr_parser_parse_selector_core function in cr-parser.c in libcroco 0.6.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted CSS file.. EPSS estimates a 13.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The cr_parser_parse_selector_core function in cr-parser.c in libcroco 0.6.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted CSS file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Libcroco | 0.6.12 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.3 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00043.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/13/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=782649Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42147/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00043.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/13/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=782649Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42147/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8871?
The cr_parser_parse_selector_core function in cr-parser.c in libcroco 0.6.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted CSS file.
How severe is CVE-2017-8871?
CVE-2017-8871 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8871?
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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