CVE-2017-0357: A heap-overflow flaw exists in the -tr loader of iucode-tool starting with v1.4 and before v2.1.1, potentially

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CVE-2017-0357 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting iucode-tool, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A heap-overflow flaw exists in the -tr loader of iucode-tool starting with v1.4 and before v2.1.1, potentially leading to SIGSEGV, or heap corruption.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: debian · iucode-tool project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-13 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iucode-tool project iucode-tool UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.4 and < 2.1.1

Fixed in: 2.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy iucode-tool || rpm -q iucode-tool || iucode-tool --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade iucode-tool

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade iucode-tool

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison iucode-tool sudo apt install iucode-tool=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold iucode-tool

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list iucode-tool sudo dnf downgrade iucode-tool-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add iucode-tool

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-0357?

iucode-tool: upgrade to 2.1.1; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-0357 being exploited?

CVE-2017-0357 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-0357 affect?

CVE-2017-0357 affects iucode-tool, debian linux. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A heap-overflow flaw exists in the -tr loader of iucode-tool starting with v1.4 and before v2.1.1, potentially leading to SIGSEGV, or heap corruption.

How urgent is CVE-2017-0357?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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