Vulnerability Description
An issue in file() was introduced in commit 9611f31313a93aa036389c5f3b15eea53510d4d1 (Oct 2016) lets an attacker overwrite a fixed 20 bytes stack buffer with a specially crafted .notes section in an ELF binary. This was fixed in commit 35c94dc6acc418f1ad7f6241a6680e5327495793 (Aug 2017).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| File Project | File | 5.29 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3965
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/35c94dc6acc418f1ad7f6241a6680e5327495793PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/9611f31313a93aa036389c5f3b15eea53510d4dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-02
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3965
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/35c94dc6acc418f1ad7f6241a6680e5327495793PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/9611f31313a93aa036389c5f3b15eea53510d4dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-02
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1000249?
CVE-2017-1000249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue in file() was introduced in commit 9611f31313a93aa036389c5f3b15eea53510d4d1 (Oct 2016) lets an attacker overwrite a fixed 20 bytes stack buffer with a specially crafted .notes section in an E...
How severe is CVE-2017-1000249?
CVE-2017-1000249 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-2017-1000249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: File Project File.