Vulnerability Description
elf_compress.c in elfutils 0.168 does not validate the zlib compression factor, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ELF file.
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 | 0.168 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00052.html
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/03/elfutils-memory-allocation-failure-in-__ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-10
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3670-1/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00052.html
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/03/elfutils-memory-allocation-failure-in-__ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-10
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3670-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7609?
CVE-2017-7609 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). elf_compress.c in elfutils 0.168 does not validate the zlib compression factor, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ELF file.
How severe is CVE-2017-7609?
CVE-2017-7609 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-2017-7609?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elfutils Project Elfutils.