Improper input validation in Elfutils Project
CVE-2017-7609
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.016 (74.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Elfutils_project Elfutils — versions 0.168
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7609?
- CVE-2017-7609 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elfutils Project, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2017-04-09.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7609?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-7609 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.