CVE-2017-5733: Input Validation
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
Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-5383
- CVE-2018-4295
- CVE-2018-4324
- CVE-2018-4417
- CVE-2018-4353
- CVE-2017-12613
- CVE-2017-12618
- CVE-2018-4411
- CVE-2018-4308
- CVE-2018-4321
- CVE-2018-4126
- CVE-2018-4412
- CVE-2018-4414
- CVE-2018-4347
- CVE-2018-4333
- CVE-2018-4153
- CVE-2018-4406
- CVE-2018-4346
- CVE-2018-4296
- CVE-2018-4433
- CVE-2019-8643
- CVE-2017-5731
- CVE-2017-5732
- CVE-2017-5733
- CVE-2017-5734
- CVE-2017-5735
- CVE-2018-4426
- CVE-2018-4331
- CVE-2018-4332
- CVE-2018-4343
- CVE-2018-3646
- CVE-2018-4355
- CVE-2018-4396
- CVE-2018-4418
- CVE-2018-4351
- CVE-2018-4350
- CVE-2018-4334
- CVE-2018-4451
- CVE-2018-4456
- CVE-2018-4408
- CVE-2018-4341
- CVE-2018-4354
- CVE-2018-4383
- CVE-2018-4401
- CVE-2018-4399
- CVE-2018-4407
- CVE-2018-4336
- CVE-2018-4337
- CVE-2018-4340
- CVE-2018-4344
- CVE-2018-4425
- CVE-2015-3194
- CVE-2015-5333
- CVE-2015-5334
- CVE-2016-0702
- CVE-2018-4348
- CVE-2018-4326
- CVE-2018-4310
- CVE-2018-3639
- CVE-2018-4395
- CVE-2016-1777
- CVE-2018-4393
- CVE-2018-4203
- CVE-2018-4304
- CVE-2018-4338
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5733?
CVE-2017-5733 is a firmware vulnerability that involves a memory corruption issue with improved input validation.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5733?
The severity of CVE-2017-5733 is medium (6.7).
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.
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.
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).