CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-7502

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2017-7502 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in NSS since version 3.24.0 that occurs when the server receives empty SSLv2 messages, leading to denial of service by a remote attacker.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to remotely cause service denial, potentially leading to system downtime.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the NSS library to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor server logs for potential attack attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS