MEDIUM
CVE-2017-7608
CWE-125Published: April 9, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The ebl_object_note_type_name function in eblobjnotetypename.c in elfutils 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-7608 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
elfutils_project1 product(s)
elfutils
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3670-1/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3670-1/
All References (12)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98609Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/03/elfutils-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-ebl_object_note_type_name-eblobjnotetypename-cExploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-10Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3670-1/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98609Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/03/elfutils-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-ebl_object_note_type_name-eblobjnotetypename-cExploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-10Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3670-1/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-7608
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 9, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-7608 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.