CVE-2017-12962
CVE-2017-12962 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsass 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-772.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-772
- Affected product: Libsass
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There are memory leaks in LibSass 3.4.5 triggered by deeply nested code, such as code with a long sequence of open parenthesis characters, leading to a remote denial of service attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12962?
- There are memory leaks in LibSass 3.4.5 triggered by deeply nested code, such as code with a long sequence of open parenthesis characters, leading to a remote denial of service attack.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12962?
- CVE-2017-12962 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-2017-12962 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12962?
- CVE-2017-12962 affects Libsass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12962?
- 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-2017-12962 published?
- CVE-2017-12962 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libsass:libsass:3.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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