Vulnerability Description
The allocate_elf function in common.h in elfutils before 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted ELF file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elfutils Project | Elfutils | <= 0.167 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/22/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/04/elfutils-memory-allocation-failure-in-alThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedorahosted.org/archives/list/elfutils-devel%40lists.fedorahosted
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-10
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3670-1/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/22/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/04/elfutils-memory-allocation-failure-in-alThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedorahosted.org/archives/list/elfutils-devel%40lists.fedorahosted
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-10
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3670-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10254?
CVE-2016-10254 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The allocate_elf function in common.h in elfutils before 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted ELF file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
How severe is CVE-2016-10254?
CVE-2016-10254 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10254?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elfutils Project Elfutils.