# CVE-2017-11695: Heap-based buffer overflow in the alloc\_segs function in lib/dbm/src/hash.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) allows context-depend

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-12-27 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the alloc_segs function in lib/dbm/src/hash.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) allows context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact using a crafted cert8.db file.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039153
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100345
- http://www.geeknik.net/9brdqk6xu
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143735/NSS-Buffer-Overflows-Floating-Point-Exception.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/17
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-37

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