VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2017-12966

CVSS score6.5 MEDIUM

EPSS probability1.08%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2017-08-20

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Description

The asn1f_lookup_symbol_impl function in asn1fix_retrieve.c in libasn1fix.a in asn1c 0.9.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a crafted .asn1 file.

Weakness classification

CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Primary references

cve@mitre.org — Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory