Vulnerability Description
libyara/grammar.y in YARA 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted rule that is mishandled in the yr_compiler_destroy function.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virustotal | Yara | 3.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98075
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/commit/7f02eca670f29c00a1d2c305e96febae6ce5d3PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/issues/593ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98075
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/commit/7f02eca670f29c00a1d2c305e96febae6ce5d3PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/issues/593ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5924?
CVE-2017-5924 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). libyara/grammar.y in YARA 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted rule that is mishandled in the yr_compiler_destroy function.
How severe is CVE-2017-5924?
CVE-2017-5924 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-2017-5924?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Virustotal Yara.