High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 27, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2017-11697
CVE-2017-11697
Description
The __hash_open function in hash.c:229 in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (floating point exception and crash) via a crafted cert8.db file.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
6- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/17nvdExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.geeknik.net/9brdqk6xunvdExploitThird Party Advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/143735/NSS-Buffer-Overflows-Floating-Point-Exception.htmlnvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/100345nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1039153nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-37nvd
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