Vulnerability Description
Due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-6125, all versions of CHICKEN Scheme up to and including 4.12.0 are vulnerable to an algorithmic complexity attack. An attacker can provide crafted input which, when inserted into the symbol table, will result in O(n) lookup time.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Call-Cc | Chicken | <= 4.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2017-07/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2017-07/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11343?
CVE-2017-11343 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-6125, all versions of CHICKEN Scheme up to and including 4.12.0 are vulnerable to an algorithmic complexity attack. An attacker can provide crafted input which, w...
How severe is CVE-2017-11343?
CVE-2017-11343 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11343?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Call-Cc Chicken.