CVE-2017-5734: Input Validation
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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 stack-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-2017-5734?
CVE-2017-5734 is a firmware vulnerability that involves a memory corruption issue that has been addressed with improved input validation.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-5734?
The affected software includes the ovmf package with version 0:20180508-6.gitee3198e672e2.el7 from Red Hat, and macOS Mojave version up to and excluding 10.14 from Apple.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5734?
The severity of CVE-2017-5734 is medium, with a severity value of 6.7.
How can I fix CVE-2017-5734?
To fix CVE-2017-5734, ensure that you have installed the updated ovmf package with version 0:20180508-6.gitee3198e672e2.el7 from Red Hat, or update your macOS Mojave to a version higher than 10.14.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-5734?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-5734 at the following references: [Link 1](https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/edk-ii-tianocompress-bounds-checking-issues.html), [Link 2](https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/show_bug.cgi?id=686), [Link 3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1641462).