CVE-2017-1000408
UnknownEPSS 1.48%
Last modified
CVE-2017-1000408 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A memory leak in glibc 2.1.1 (released on May 24, 1999) can be reached and amplified through the LD_HWCAP_MASK environment variable. Please note that many versions of glibc are not vulnerable to this issue if patched for CVE-2017-1000366.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory leak in glibc 2.1.1 (released on May 24, 1999) can be reached and amplified through the LD_HWCAP_MASK environment variable. Please note that many versions of glibc are not vulnerable to this issue if patched for CVE-2017-1000366.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q4/385Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43331/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q4/385Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43331/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1000408?
A memory leak in glibc 2.1.1 (released on May 24, 1999) can be reached and amplified through the LD_HWCAP_MASK environment variable. Please note that many versions of glibc are not vulnerable to this issue if patched for CVE-2017-1000366.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000408?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1000408 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000408?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-1000408?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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