CVE-2017-9763: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 19, 2017
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Updated

The grubext2readblock function in fs/ext2.c in GNU GRUB before 2013-11-12, as used in shlr/grub/fs/ext2.c in radare2 1.5.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive stack use and application crash) via a crafted binary file, related to use of a variable-size stack array.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Radare Radare2=1.5.0

Event History

Jun 19, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9763?

CVE-2017-9763 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9763?

To fix CVE-2017-9763, upgrade to a version of radare2 later than 1.5.0 that addresses this specific vulnerability.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2017-9763 facilitate?

CVE-2017-9763 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack, causing an application crash.

4

Which versions of radare2 are affected by CVE-2017-9763?

CVE-2017-9763 affects radare2 version 1.5.0 and earlier.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-9763?

Exploiting CVE-2017-9763 can lead to excessive stack use, resulting in an application crash.

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