CVE-2017-1000409

Name: CVE-2017-1000409
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-01T04:29:00.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1000409 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A buffer overflow in glibc 2.5 (released on September 29, 2006) and can be triggered through the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable. Please note that many versions of glibc are not vulnerable to this issue if patched for CVE-2017-1000366.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow in glibc 2.5 (released on September 29, 2006) and can be triggered through the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable. Please note that many versions of glibc are not vulnerable to this issue if patched for CVE-2017-1000366.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Glibc	2.5

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q4/385Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190404-0003/
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://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190404-0003/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43331/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000409?

How severe is CVE-2017-1000409?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1000409 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000409?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST