Vulnerability Description
The __libelf_set_rawdata_wrlock function in elf_getdata.c in elfutils before 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) sh_off or (2) sh_size ELF header value, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elfutils Project | Elfutils | <= 0.167 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/22/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/04/elfutils-memory-allocation-failure-in-__Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1387584Issue TrackingThird 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/2017/03/22/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/04/elfutils-memory-allocation-failure-in-__Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1387584Issue TrackingThird 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-2016-10255?
CVE-2016-10255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The __libelf_set_rawdata_wrlock function in elf_getdata.c in elfutils before 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) sh_off or (2) sh_size ELF header value...
How severe is CVE-2016-10255?
CVE-2016-10255 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-2016-10255?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elfutils Project Elfutils.