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High severity · published Dec 27, 2017
CVE-2017-11697
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…
7.8
CVSS
0.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.5% · higher than 44% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
NS
Network Security Services · Mozilla
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
Affected product
NS
Network Security Services
Mozilla
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11697
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-11697
Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143735/NSS-Buffer-Overflows-Floating-Point-Exception.html
Exploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/17
Exploit
http://www.geeknik.net/9brdqk6xu
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100345
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039153
security.gentoo.org
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-37
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