CVE-2017-17426: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 05 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU glibc | =2.26 | |
| debian/glibc | 2.31-13+deb11u11 2.31-13+deb11u10 2.36-9+deb12u8 2.36-9+deb12u7 2.40-3 |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22375
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git;h=34697694e8a93b325b18f25f7dcded55d6baeaf6
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17426
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git%3Bh=34697694e8a93b325b18f25f7dcded55d6baeaf6
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git;h=d5c3fafc4307c9b7a4c7d5cb381fcdbfad340bcc
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17426
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17426
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17426
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17426
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17426?
CVE-2017-17426 is a vulnerability found in the GNU C Library (glibc) version 2.26 that could result in a heap overflow if an attempt is made to allocate an object whose size is close to SIZE_MAX.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17426?
CVE-2017-17426 has a severity rating of 8.1 (High).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-17426?
CVE-2017-17426 affects GNU C Library (glibc) versions 2.26.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17426?
To fix CVE-2017-17426, upgrade to GNU C Library (glibc) version 2.27 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17426?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-17426 on the MITRE website: [CVE-2017-17426](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17426).
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