CVE-2017-11697

7.8 HIGH

Published: December 27, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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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://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143735/NSS-Buffer-Overflows-Floating-Point-Exception.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

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

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-37

Source: cve@mitre.org

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)

0.5%

40th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

mozilla

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