CVE-2017-15873: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 24 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1:1.30.1-6 1:1.35.0-4 1:1.37.0-4 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=10431
- https://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=0402cb32df015d9372578e3db27db47b33d5c7b0
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00037.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00020.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3935-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-15873
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15873
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-15873
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15873
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-15873
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-15873?
CVE-2017-15873 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software versions are affected?
BusyBox 1.27.2 is affected by CVE-2017-15873.
How can I fix CVE-2017-15873?
To fix CVE-2017-15873, update your BusyBox installation to version 1.27.2-1ubuntu4 or later.
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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