CVE-2017-7483
First published: Tue May 02 2017(Updated: )
Rxvt 2.7.10 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack by passing the value -2^31 inside a terminal escape code, which results in a non-invertible integer that eventually leads to a segfault due to an out of bounds read.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rxvt | ||
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7483?
CVE-2017-7483 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-2017-7483 exploit occur?
CVE-2017-7483 exploits occur by passing the value -2^31 into a terminal escape code, leading to a segmentation fault.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-7483?
CVE-2017-7483 affects Rxvt version 2.7.10 and Debian Linux 9.0.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7483?
To fix CVE-2017-7483, update to a patched version of Rxvt that resolves the denial of service vulnerability.
Is CVE-2017-7483 being actively exploited?
As of the last update, there were no known active exploits specifically leveraging CVE-2017-7483.
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