CVE-2017-11590
CVE-2017-11590 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Libgxps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-476
- Affected product: Gnome Libgxps
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is a NULL pointer dereference in the caseless_hash function in gxps-archive.c in libgxps 0.2.5. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11590?
- There is a NULL pointer dereference in the caseless_hash function in gxps-archive.c in libgxps 0.2.5. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11590?
- CVE-2017-11590 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-11590 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11590?
- CVE-2017-11590 affects Gnome Libgxps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11590?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-11590 published?
- CVE-2017-11590 was published on 2017-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgxps:0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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