CVE-2017-15873: Integer Overflow

Published Oct 24, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

The getnextblock function in archival/libarchive/decompressbunzip2.c in BusyBox 1.27.2 has an Integer Overflow that may lead to a write access violation.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Busybox Busybox=1.27.2
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
debian/busybox
1:1.30.1-61:1.30.1-6+deb11u11:1.35.0-4+deb12u11:1.37.0-61:1.37.0-10.1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=0402cb32df015d9372578e3db27db47b33d5c7b0

Event History

Oct 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:31 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:42 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:28 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-15873?

CVE-2017-15873 is a vulnerability in BusyBox 1.27.2 that allows for an Integer Overflow leading to a write access violation.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-15873?

CVE-2017-15873 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

Which software versions are affected?

BusyBox 1.27.2 is affected by CVE-2017-15873.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-15873?

To fix CVE-2017-15873, update your BusyBox installation to version 1.27.2-1ubuntu4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-15873?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-15873 on the BusyBox bug tracker, Git repository, and Debian mailing list.

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