CVE-2017-14108

gedit: CPU consumption via crafted file

Published Sep 5, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
libgedit.a in GNOME gedit through 3.22.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a file that begins with many '\0' characters.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-5620 libgedit.a in GNOME gedit through 3.22.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a file that begins with many '\0' characters.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00308}

epss

{'score': 0.00579}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:20 PM
Reserved
Sep 1, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 5, 2017, 6:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:05 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Sep 2, 2017, 12:00 AM