# CVE-2017-12966: The asn1f\_lookup\_symbol\_impl function in asn1fix\_retrieve.c in libasn1fix.a in asn1c 0.9.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of ser

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-08-20 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The asn1f_lookup_symbol_impl function in asn1fix_retrieve.c in libasn1fix.a in asn1c 0.9.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a crafted .asn1 file.

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## References

- https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9DojFnTUSNGd05zSHI1RmpKQjQ

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