CVE-2017-14930 Memory leak in decode_line_info in dwarf2.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory....
MediumCVSS 5.5
EPSS 1.4%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
Memory leak in decode_line_info in dwarf2.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ELF file.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/binutils(Debian:12) | < 2.29.90.20180122-1 | 2.29.90.20180122-1 |
| debian/binutils(Debian:13) | < 2.29.90.20180122-1 | 2.29.90.20180122-1 |
| debian/binutils(Debian:14) | < 2.29.90.20180122-1 | 2.29.90.20180122-1 |
| GNU binutils | = 2.29 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-14930 vendor-advisory
- sourceware.org issue-tracking patch third-party-advisory