CVE-2017-7608

elfutils: The ebl_object_note_type_name function in eblobjnotetypename.c in elfutils 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a d...

CVE-2017-7608 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by elfutils 0.170-0.4, released April 8, 2017. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

Routine
CVSS
n/a
Medium
Exploitation
None reported
No vendor assessment
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0213
81st percentile

The ebl_object_note_type_name function in eblobjnotetypename.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.

Where it's fixed

ProductFixed inFixReleased
Linux
elfutils · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) 0.170-0.4 elfutils 0.170-0.4 Apr 8, 2017
libasm1 · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) 0.170-0.4 libasm1 0.170-0.4 Apr 8, 2017
libdw1 · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) 0.170-0.4 libdw1 0.170-0.4 Apr 8, 2017
libelf1 · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) 0.170-0.4 libelf1 0.170-0.4 Apr 8, 2017