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CVE-2017-1587
Published:May 14, 2026
Updated:May 14, 2026
The get_next_block function in archival/libarchive/decompress_bunzip2.c in BusyBox 1.27.2 has an Integer Overflow that may lead to a write access violation.
Affected Packages
busybox (YOCTO):
Affected version(s) =1.24.1 <1.31.1
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 1.31.1
Related Resources (2)
https://github.com/mirror/busybox/commit/0402cb32df015d9372578e3db27db47b33d5c7b0
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-15873
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
7
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
NONE
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
6.8
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
HIGH