Vulnerability Description
There is a buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function _lou_showString() in utils.c, that will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/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=1484335Issue 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=1484335Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-13743?
CVE-2017-13743 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). There is a buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function _lou_showString() in utils.c, that will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-13743?
CVE-2017-13743 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13743?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Liblouis Liblouis.