Vulnerability Description
libgedit.a in GNOME gedit through 3.22.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a file that begins with many '\0' characters.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gedit | <= 3.22.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=791037
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017090008Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143983/libgedit.a-3.22.1-Denial-Of-ServiceExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=791037
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017090008Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143983/libgedit.a-3.22.1-Denial-Of-ServiceExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14108?
CVE-2017-14108 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). libgedit.a in GNOME gedit through 3.22.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a file that begins with many '\0' characters.
How severe is CVE-2017-14108?
CVE-2017-14108 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14108?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gedit.