CVE-2017-5733: Input Validation

Published Sep 24, 2018
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Updated

REJECT DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultIDs: none. Reason: This candidate was in a CNA pool that was not assigned to any issues during 2017. Notes: none.

Other sources

Firmware. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

In EDK II, a vulnerability exists in BaseUefiDecompressLib.c, TianoCompress.c, and UEFI specification via a heap-based buffer overflow in the MakeTable() function. An authenticated attacker could exploit this via a crafted file to escalate privileges.

External Reference:

https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/edk-ii-tianocompress-bounds-checking-issues.html

Upstream Bug:

https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/showbug.cgi?id=686

Red Hat

Credit

Intel, Eclypsium, Intel, Eclypsium, Intel, Eclypsium, Intel, Eclypsium, Intel, Eclypsium

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/ovmf<0:20180508-6.gitee3198e672e2.el7
0:20180508-6.gitee3198e672e2.el7
macOS Mojave<10.14
10.14

Event History

Oct 16, 2018
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Oct 22, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 28, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:52 PM
Rejected
via MITRE·02:52 PM
Data Sourced
03:15 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-5733?

CVE-2017-5733 is a firmware vulnerability that involves a memory corruption issue with improved input validation.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5733?

The severity of CVE-2017-5733 is medium (6.7).

3

Which software and products are affected by CVE-2017-5733?

CVE-2017-5733 affects the 'ovmf' package (version 0:20180508-6.gitee3198e672e2.el7) from Red Hat and macOS Mojave (version up to exclusive 10.14) from Apple.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-5733 in the 'ovmf' package?

To fix CVE-2017-5733 in the 'ovmf' package, update it to version 0:20180508-6.gitee3198e672e2.el7.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-5733?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-5733 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/edk-ii-tianocompress-bounds-checking-issues.html), [Reference 2](https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/show_bug.cgi?id=686), [Reference 3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1641452).

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