CVE-2017-11608
CVE-2017-11608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libsass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Libsass
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Sass::Prelexer::re_linebreak function in lexer.cpp in LibSass 3.4.5. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11608?
- There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Sass::Prelexer::re_linebreak function in lexer.cpp in LibSass 3.4.5. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11608?
- CVE-2017-11608 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-11608 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11608?
- CVE-2017-11608 affects Libsass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11608?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-11608 published?
- CVE-2017-11608 was published on 2017-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libsass:libsass:3.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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