6.5med
CVE-2017-9998
The _dwarf_decode_s_leb128_chk function in dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf through 2017-06-28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service…
Published 9 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON
CVSS
6.5
v3.1 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
2.0%
percentile 81%
Public exploits
0
none known
Summary
The _dwarf_decode_s_leb128_chk function in dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf through 2017-06-28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault) via a crafted file.
Exploit prediction (EPSS)
2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs.
CVSS scores
| Assigned by | Version | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- bugzilla.redhat.com /show_bug.cgi?id=1465756 · x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred
- securityfocus.com /bid/99310 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
Sources
- CVE List: CVE-2017-9998
- NVD: CVE-2017-9998
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