CVE-2017-12627

Description

In Apache Xerces-C XML Parser library before 3.2.1, processing of external DTD paths can result in a null pointer dereference under certain conditions.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.58% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Xerces C++
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00032.html mailing list
http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2017-12627.txt vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103219 vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q1/203 third party advisory mailing list
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10365

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12627?
CVE-2017-12627 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12627?
To fix CVE-2017-12627, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-12627 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-12627 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-12627?
CVE-2017-12627 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Xerces C++.
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