Vulnerability Description
An incorrect "pair?" check in the Scheme "length" procedure results in an unsafe pointer dereference in all CHICKEN Scheme versions prior to 4.13, which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by passing an improper list to an application that calls "length" on it.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Call-Cc | Chicken | <= 4.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2017-05/msg00000.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-hackers/2017-05/msg00099.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-announce/2017-05/msg00000.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-hackers/2017-05/msg00099.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9334?
CVE-2017-9334 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An incorrect "pair?" check in the Scheme "length" procedure results in an unsafe pointer dereference in all CHICKEN Scheme versions prior to 4.13, which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service...
How severe is CVE-2017-9334?
CVE-2017-9334 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-2017-9334?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Call-Cc Chicken.