Vulnerability Description
The check_symtab_shndx function in elflint.c in elfutils 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elfutils Project | Elfutils | 0.168 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00052.html
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/03/elfutils-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-cExploitPatchThird 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
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00052.html
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/03/elfutils-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-cExploitPatchThird 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7611?
CVE-2017-7611 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The check_symtab_shndx function in elflint.c in elfutils 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.
How severe is CVE-2017-7611?
CVE-2017-7611 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-2017-7611?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elfutils Project Elfutils, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.