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CVE-2017-12442

6.5 · MEDIUM

The row_is_empty function in base/4bitmap.c:272 in minidjvu 0.8 can cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted djvu file.

Published Aug 17, 2017CWE-125EPSS 1.02%

Overview

CVE-2017-12442 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 17, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The row_is_empty function in base/4bitmap.c:272 in minidjvu 0.8 can cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted djvu file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/15Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/100421Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/15Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/100421

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12442?

CVE-2017-12442 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 17, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-12442?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-12442?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-12442?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-12442 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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