CVE-2017-11695

7.8 HIGH
Published: December 27, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the alloc_segs function in lib/dbm/src/hash.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) allows context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact using a crafted cert8.db file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/17
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.geeknik.net/9brdqk6xu
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100345
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039153
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143735/NSS-Buffer-Overflows-Floating-Point-Exception.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/17
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.geeknik.net/9brdqk6xu
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100345
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039153
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-37
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.7%
50th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

mozilla