Vulnerability Description
There is a reachable assertion abort in the function dict_rename_var() in data/dictionary.c of the libpspp library in GNU PSPP before 1.0.1 that will lead to remote denial of service.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Pspp | 0.11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1482433Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://savannah.gnu.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=8936
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1482433Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://savannah.gnu.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=8936
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12960?
CVE-2017-12960 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). There is a reachable assertion abort in the function dict_rename_var() in data/dictionary.c of the libpspp library in GNU PSPP before 1.0.1 that will lead to remote denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-12960?
CVE-2017-12960 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-2017-12960?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Pspp.