Vulnerability Description
There is a stack-based buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function parseChars() in compileTranslationTable.c, that will lead to denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liblouis | Liblouis | 3.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100607
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3111
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484306Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100607
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3111
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1484306Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-13740?
CVE-2017-13740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). There is a stack-based buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function parseChars() in compileTranslationTable.c, that will lead to denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.
How severe is CVE-2017-13740?
CVE-2017-13740 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Liblouis Liblouis.