CVE-2017-7502
CVE-2017-7502 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Network Security Services 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: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-476
- Affected product: Mozilla Network Security Services
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Null pointer dereference vulnerability in NSS since 3.24.0 was found when server receives empty SSLv2 messages resulting into denial of service by remote attacker.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7502?
- Null pointer dereference vulnerability in NSS since 3.24.0 was found when server receives empty SSLv2 messages resulting into denial of service by remote attacker.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7502?
- CVE-2017-7502 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-2017-7502 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-7502?
- CVE-2017-7502 primarily affects Mozilla Network Security Services. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-7502?
- 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-2017-7502 published?
- CVE-2017-7502 was published on 2017-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3872
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98744
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038579
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1364
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1365
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1567
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1712
- https://hg.mozilla.org/projects/nss/rev/55ea60effd0d
Affected products (18)
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.24.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.25.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.25.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.26.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.26.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.27.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.27.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.27.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.28.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.28.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.28.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.28.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.29.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.29.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.29.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.29.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.30.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:network_security_services:3.30.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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