CVE-2017-7519: In Ceph, a format string flaw was found in the way libradosstriper parses input from user

Routine

LOW 2.3WATCHLISTMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-7519 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.3) affecting ceph, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Ceph, a format string flaw was found in the way libradosstriper parses input from user. A user could crash an application or service using the libradosstriper library.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-134
Published	2018-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: ceph · debian

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-27 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ceph ceph MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ceph || rpm -q ceph || ceph --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0

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-2017-7519?

ceph: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-7519 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7519 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-2017-7519 affect?

CVE-2017-7519 affects ceph, debian linux. Severity is low (CVSS 2.3). In Ceph, a format string flaw was found in the way libradosstriper parses input from user. A user could crash an application or service using the libradosstriper library.

How urgent is CVE-2017-7519?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities · Ceph vulnerabilities

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References

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