CVE-2017-9055 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in libdwarf allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents via crafted DWARF data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-9055?
CVE-2017-9055 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue, also known as DW201703-001, was discovered in libdwarf 2017-03-21. In dwarf_formsdata() a few data types were not checked for being in bounds, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9055?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libdwarf Project Libdwarf.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9055?
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-2017-9055 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9055 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9055, GHSA-jhp8-f6xc-jffq, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-9055.