OCaml Compiler Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Exploit Potential Weaknesses
CVE-2017-9779

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ocaml

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 September 2017

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-9779?

The OCaml compiler has a vulnerability that may allow attackers to leverage unspecified vectors, potentially impacting the security of applications utilizing this compiler. Although similar to another vulnerability identified in CVE-2017-9772, this issue poses a less significant risk. Developers using OCaml should remain vigilant and apply necessary mitigations to safeguard their systems.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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