# CVE-2017-7610: libelf1: The check_group function in elflint.c in elfutils 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-ba...

CVE-2017-7610 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.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-7610
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0175
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 8, 2017

## Description

The check_group 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | elfutils Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.170-0.4 | [elfutils 0.170-0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-elfutils-0.170-0.4.md) | Apr 8, 2017 |
| Linux | libasm1 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.170-0.4 | [libasm1 0.170-0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libasm1-0.170-0.4.md) | Apr 8, 2017 |
| Linux | libdw1 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.170-0.4 | [libdw1 0.170-0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libdw1-0.170-0.4.md) | Apr 8, 2017 |
| Linux | libelf1 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.170-0.4 | [libelf1 0.170-0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libelf1-0.170-0.4.md) | Apr 8, 2017 |

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