CVE-2017-1000249 describes a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the file() utility, specifically affecting versions between October 2016 and August 2017. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious ELF binary with a specially designed .notes section, leading to a 20-byte overwrite on the stack. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability requires local access and user privileges, impacting integrity without affecting confidentiality or availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.29CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:file_project:file:5.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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