CVE-2017-0357 iucode-tool: heap buffer overflow on -tr loader
A heap buffer overflow in iucode-tool allows attackers to cause a crash or potentially execute arbitrary code via a crafted microcode file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-0357?
CVE-2017-0357 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 13 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A heap-overflow flaw exists in the -tr loader of iucode-tool starting with v1.4 and before v2.1.1, potentially leading to SIGSEGV, or heap corruption.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0357?
It affects 2 products.
Linux distribution packages (1)
iucode-tool openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 2.3.1-1.13 |
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Iucode-Tool Project Iucode-Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0357?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-0357 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0357 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-0357, GHSA-29vx-f64r-92xh, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-0357, USN-3186-1, openSUSE-SU-2024:10867-1.