CVE-2017-15874: Integer Underflow
First published: Tue Oct 24 2017(Updated: )
archival/libarchive/decompress_unlzma.c in BusyBox 1.27.2 has an Integer Underflow that leads to a read access violation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BusyBox | =1.27.2 |
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-15874?
CVE-2017-15874 has a medium severity rating due to an integer underflow which can lead to a read access violation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15874?
To fix CVE-2017-15874, update BusyBox to version 1.28.0 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched.
Which versions of BusyBox are affected by CVE-2017-15874?
CVE-2017-15874 affects BusyBox version 1.27.2 specifically.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15874?
CVE-2017-15874 is classified as an integer underflow vulnerability.
What components in BusyBox does CVE-2017-15874 impact?
CVE-2017-15874 impacts the decompress_unlzma.c component within BusyBox.
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