CVE-2017-9055 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.
CriticalCVSS 9.8
EPSS 1.7%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/dwarfutils(Debian:12) | < 20170416-2 | 20170416-2 |
| debian/dwarfutils(Debian:13) | < 20170416-2 | 20170416-2 |
| debian/dwarfutils(Debian:14) | < 20170416-2 | 20170416-2 |
| libdwarf project libdwarf | = 2017-03-21 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-9055 vendor-advisory
- www.prevanders.net third-party-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking