CVE-2017-16869 json
p_mach.cpp in UPX 3.94 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly have…
published 2017-11-17 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-8043
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 64%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
p_mach.cpp in UPX 3.94 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Mach-O file, related to canPack and unpack functions. NOTE: the vendor has stated "there is no security implication whatsoever.
Patch / fix
- upx-ucl Debian 14, Debian 13 3.94-4
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2017-16869
- upx openSUSE Tumbleweed 3.96-3.2
opensuse advisories openSUSE-SU-2024:11486-1
Exploit prediction
1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
github.com
/upx/upx/issues/146
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-16869
- NVD CVE-2017-16869
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