CVE-2017-15056

Name: CVE-2017-15056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-06T07:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15056 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. p_lx_elf.cpp in UPX 3.94 mishandles ELF headers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file, as demonstrated by an Invalid Pointer Read in PackLinuxElf64::unpack().. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

p_lx_elf.cpp in UPX 3.94 mishandles ELF headers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file, as demonstrated by an Invalid Pointer Read in PackLinuxElf64::unpack().

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.96%

56.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Upx	Upx	3.94

References

https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/128Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/128Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15056?

How severe is CVE-2017-15056?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15056 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15056?

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