CVE-2017-1000409: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Feb 01 2018(Updated: )
A buffer overflow in glibc 2.5 (released on September 29, 2006) and can be triggered through the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable. Please note that many versions of glibc are not vulnerable to this issue if patched for CVE-2017-1000366.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/glibc | 2.31-13+deb11u11 2.31-13+deb11u10 2.36-9+deb12u8 2.36-9+deb12u7 2.40-3 | |
| GNU C Library | =2.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q4/385
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190404-0003/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43331/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-1000409
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/11/4
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-1000409
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-1000409
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000409
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-1000409
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1000409?
CVE-2017-1000409 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in glibc 2.5 that can be triggered through the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable.
How can CVE-2017-1000409 be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by a malformed LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable that leads to a buffer overflow, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Is glibc version 2.23-0ubuntu10 affected by CVE-2017-1000409?
Yes, glibc version 2.23-0ubuntu10 is affected by CVE-2017-1000409.
How can I fix CVE-2017-1000409 on Ubuntu?
To fix CVE-2017-1000409 on Ubuntu, update glibc to version 2.23-0ubuntu10 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-1000409?
More information about CVE-2017-1000409 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q4/385), [Reference 2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190404-0003/), [Reference 3](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43331/).
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