CVE-2017-11697

The __hash_open function in hash.c:229 in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (floating point exception and crash) via a crafted cert8.db file.

CVSS v3.0 NVD

7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2.0 NVD

4.6 MEDIUMAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS

0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 43rd percentile

Published

2017-12-27

Updated

2024-08-05

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/17

Security advisories

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143735/NSS-Buffer-Overflows-Floating-Point-Exception…
• http://www.geeknik.net/9brdqk6xu
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100345
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039153

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry