CVE-2017-12453 The _bfd_vms_slurp_eeom function in libbfd.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause an out of bound...
HighCVSS 7.8
EPSS 1.5%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The _bfd_vms_slurp_eeom function in libbfd.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause an out of bounds heap read via a crafted vms alpha file.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/binutils(Debian:12) | < 2.29-9 | 2.29-9 |
| debian/binutils(Debian:13) | < 2.29-9 | 2.29-9 |
| debian/binutils(Debian:14) | < 2.29-9 | 2.29-9 |
| GNU binutils | <= 2.29 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-12453 vendor-advisory
- sourceware.org issue-tracking patch third-party-advisory