CVE-2017-15873
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.32%
Last modified
CVE-2017-15873 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The get_next_block function in archival/libarchive/decompress_bunzip2.c in BusyBox 1.27.2 has an Integer Overflow that may lead to a write access violation.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The get_next_block function in archival/libarchive/decompress_bunzip2.c in BusyBox 1.27.2 has an Integer Overflow that may lead to a write access violation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Busybox | Busybox | 1.27.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
References
- https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=10431Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=0402cb32df015d9372578e3db27db47b33d5c7b0Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=10431Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=0402cb32df015d9372578e3db27db47b33d5c7b0Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15873?
The get_next_block function in archival/libarchive/decompress_bunzip2.c in BusyBox 1.27.2 has an Integer Overflow that may lead to a write access violation.
How severe is CVE-2017-15873?
CVE-2017-15873 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15873?
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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