CVE-2017-7609
elfutils: elf_compress.c in elfutils 0.168 does not validate the zlib compression factor, which allows remote attackers to caus...
CVE-2017-7609 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
0.0164
76th percentile
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.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |