CVE-2017-15650: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 19 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/musl | 1.2.2-1 1.2.3-1 1.2.5-1.1 | |
| musl | <=1.1.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.musl-libc.org/cgit/musl/commit/?id=45ca5d3fcb6f874bf5ba55d0e9651cef68515395
- http://git.musl-libc.org/cgit/musl/tree/WHATSNEW
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/19/5
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-15650
- https://git.musl-libc.org/cgit/musl/patch/?id=45ca5d3fcb6f874bf5ba55d0e9651cef68515395
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15650
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-15650
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15650
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-15650
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15650?
CVE-2017-15650 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15650?
To mitigate CVE-2017-15650, update musl libc to version 1.1.17 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-15650?
CVE-2017-15650 affects musl libc versions prior to 1.1.17, including the earlier versions like 1.1.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15650?
CVE-2017-15650 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to DNS parsing.
Can CVE-2017-15650 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-15650 can be exploited remotely through crafted DNS replies.
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