CVE-2017-7609

elfutils: Memory allocation failure in elf_compress.c

Published Apr 9, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-16614 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3670-1 elfutils vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:12 PM
Reserved
Apr 9, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 9, 2017, 2:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:24 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 4, 2017, 12:00 AM