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CVE-2017-12456 The read_symbol_stabs_debugging_info function in rddbg.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause an out of bounds heap read via a crafted binary file.

HighCVSS 7.8 EPSS 1.5%
Published
Updated
Exploit status
No public exploit known

Description

The read_symbol_stabs_debugging_info function in rddbg.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause an out of bounds heap read via a crafted binary file.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed 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

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