Vulnerability Description
libxar.so in xar 1.6.1 has a NULL pointer dereference in the xar_get_path function in util.c.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xar Project | Xar | 1.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/06/28/xar-null-pointer-dereference-in-xar_get_Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/06/28/xar-null-pointer-dereference-in-xar_get_Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11125?
CVE-2017-11125 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). libxar.so in xar 1.6.1 has a NULL pointer dereference in the xar_get_path function in util.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-11125?
CVE-2017-11125 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11125?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xar Project Xar.