CVE-2017-14333 The process_version_sections function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (Integer Overflow, and hang because of a time-consuming loop) or possibly have uns...
HighCVSS 7.8
EPSS 1.2%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The process_version_sections function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (Integer Overflow, and hang because of a time-consuming loop) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file with invalid values of ent.vn_next, during "readelf -a" execution.
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-2017-14333 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-201801-01 vendor-advisory
- sourceware.org issue-tracking