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CVE-2017-5937

6.5 · MEDIUM

The util_format_is_pure_uint function in vrend_renderer.c in Virgil 3d project (aka virglrenderer) 0.6.0 and earlier allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereferen…

Published Mar 15, 2017CWE-476EPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2017-5937 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 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 requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The util_format_is_pure_uint function in vrend_renderer.c in Virgil 3d project (aka virglrenderer) 0.6.0 and earlier allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted VIRGL_CCMD_CLEAR command.

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

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/4Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/96180Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1420246Refcgit.freedesktop.org/virglrenderer/commit/?id=48f67f60967f963b698ec8df57ec6912a43d6282Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/4Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/96180Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1420246Refcgit.freedesktop.org/virglrenderer/commit/?id=48f67f60967f963b698ec8df57ec6912a43d6282

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5937?

CVE-2017-5937 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-5937?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-5937?

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-2017-5937?

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