Heap-based buffer overflow in elfutils (Alpine package)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-7607 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-122 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
elfutils (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU13240
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7607
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the handle_gnu_hash function of elfutils due to heap-based buffer overflow when handling of Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) files by the handle_gnu_hash function, as defined in the readelf.c source code file. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening an Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) file that submits malicious input, trigger memory corruption and cause the application to crash.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionselfutils (Alpine package): 0.168-r0
External linkshttp://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=2e3d4976eeffb4704cf83e2cc3306293b7c7b2e9
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=e6866032366ba749f1255724e6ef1114058e9390
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=4a45ace18ee164914d795f6ae41f3e699bd67840
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
