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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2017-11668

An out-of-bounds read flaw related to the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:134 was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled processing of network packets. A remote attacker could potentially use ...

Vulnerability Description

An out-of-bounds read flaw related to the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:134 was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled processing of network packets. A remote attacker could potentially use this flaw to crash the eapmd5pass process under certain circumstances by generating specially crafted network traffic.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Eapmd5Pass ProjectEapmd5Pass1.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-11668?

CVE-2017-11668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An out-of-bounds read flaw related to the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:134 was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled processing of network packets. A remote attacker could potentially use ...

How severe is CVE-2017-11668?

CVE-2017-11668 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-2017-11668?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eapmd5Pass Project Eapmd5Pass.