CVE-2017-11697: mozilla network_security_services

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-11697 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in mozilla network_security_services. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 27-12-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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.

• CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.