VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2017-8929

CVSS score7.5 HIGH
EPSS probability1.81%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-05-14
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Description

The sized_string_cmp function in libyara/sizedstr.c in YARA 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted rule.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-416: Use After Free

Primary references