Vulnerability Description
In Apache Xerces-C XML Parser library before 3.2.1, processing of external DTD paths can result in a null pointer dereference under certain conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Xerces-C\+\+ | < 3.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q1/203Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103219Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2017-12627.txtVendor Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10365
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00032.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q1/203Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103219Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2017-12627.txtVendor Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10365
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00032.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12627?
CVE-2017-12627 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Apache Xerces-C XML Parser library before 3.2.1, processing of external DTD paths can result in a null pointer dereference under certain conditions.
How severe is CVE-2017-12627?
CVE-2017-12627 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-2017-12627?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Xerces-C\+\+.