CVE-2017-17080 elf.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, does not validate sizes of core notes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service...
MediumCVSS 5.5
EPSS 1.3%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
elf.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, does not validate sizes of core notes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bfd_getl32 heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted object file, related to elfcore_grok_netbsd_procinfo, elfcore_grok_openbsd_procinfo, and elfcore_grok_nto_status.
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 | = 2.29.1 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-17080 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-201811-17 vendor-advisory
- sourceware.org issue-tracking third-party-advisory