CVE-2017-7613
UnknownEPSS 1.70%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7613 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. elflint.c in elfutils 0.168 does not validate the number of sections and the number of segments, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ELF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
elflint.c in elfutils 0.168 does not validate the number of sections and the number of segments, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ELF file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elfutils Project | Elfutils | 0.168 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/03/elfutils-memory-allocation-failure-in-xcalloc-xmalloc-cExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-10Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3670-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/03/elfutils-memory-allocation-failure-in-xcalloc-xmalloc-cExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-10Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3670-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7613?
elflint.c in elfutils 0.168 does not validate the number of sections and the number of segments, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ELF file.
How severe is CVE-2017-7613?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7613 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7613?
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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