CVE-2017-8871

6.5 MEDIUM 13% exploit odds No fix listed Denial of service Library

What it is

The cr_parser_parse_selector_core function in cr-parser.c in libcroco 0.6.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted CSS file.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 12.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.
Fix: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2017-06-12 06:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 01:27 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 12.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published: 2017-06-12 06:29 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 01:27 UTC
Exploit probability: 12.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-835
Record status: Modified

Affected

Gnome Libcroco 0.6.12
Opensuse Leap 42.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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References

NVD record · CVE.org record