CVE-2017-18926 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Raptor RDF Syntax Library (versions 2.0.15 and earlier), specifically within the raptor_xml_writer_start_element_common function. This flaw, which can impact Debian and Fedora distributions, arises from miscalculating namespace declarations during XML writing. Rated 7.1 HIGH, it is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity and user interaction, potentially leading to high availability impact and low integrity impact. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:librdf:raptor_rdf_syntax_library:2.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
31CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
32CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:32:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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