How severe is CVE-2017-11119?

CVE-2017-11119 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-11119 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11119?

CVE-2017-11119 affects Nosefart Project Nosefart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11119?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-11119 published?

CVE-2017-11119 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11119

CVE-2017-11119 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nosefart Project Nosefart with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Nosefart Project Nosefart
Published: 2017-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The chk_mem_access function in cpu/nes6502/nes6502.c in libnosefart.a in Nosefart 2.9-mls allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted nsf file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11119?: The chk_mem_access function in cpu/nes6502/nes6502.c in libnosefart.a in Nosefart 2.9-mls allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted nsf file.
How severe is CVE-2017-11119?: CVE-2017-11119 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-11119 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11119?: CVE-2017-11119 affects Nosefart Project Nosefart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11119?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-11119 published?: CVE-2017-11119 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/78

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nosefart_project:nosefart:2.9-mls:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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