GNU C Library 'elf/dl-load.c ' CVE-2017-16997 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	102228
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2017-16997
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Dec 17 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	Dec 17 2017 12:00AM
Credit:	Aurelien Jarno
Vulnerable:	GNU glibc 2.26 GNU glibc 2.25 GNU glibc 2.24 GNU glibc 2.23 GNU glibc 2.22 GNU glibc 2.21 GNU glibc 2.20 GNU glibc 2.19
Not Vulnerable:

GNU C Library 'elf/dl-load.c ' CVE-2017-16997 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

GNU C Library is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges.

GNU C Library 'elf/dl-load.c ' CVE-2017-16997 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

GNU C Library 'elf/dl-load.c ' CVE-2017-16997 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

GNU C Library 'elf/dl-load.c ' CVE-2017-16997 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

References:

• GNU Homepage (GNU)
  
• incorrect RPATH/RUNPATH handling for SUID binaries (debian)
  
• Check for empty tokens before dynamic string token expansion (sourceware)