CVE-2017-9527: Use After Free
First published: Sun Jun 11 2017(Updated: )
The mark_context_stack function in gc.c in mruby through 1.2.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based use-after-free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .rb file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Airbrake | <=1.2.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9527?
CVE-2017-9527 has a high severity rating as it allows for denial of service through heap-based use-after-free vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9527?
To fix CVE-2017-9527, upgrade to mruby version 1.3.0 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-9527?
CVE-2017-9527 affects mruby versions up to and including 1.2.0 and Debian Linux 9.0.
What types of impacts can CVE-2017-9527 lead to?
CVE-2017-9527 can lead to denial of service, application crashes, and potentially unspecified other impacts.
Is CVE-2017-9527 a remote attack vector?
CVE-2017-9527 can potentially be exploited through crafted .rb files, which may be delivered remotely.
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/mruby
- canonical/airbrake
- version/airbrake/1.2.0
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian
- version/debian/9.0