CVE-2017-6969 readelf in GNU Binutils 2.28 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read while processing corrupt RL78 binaries. The vulnerability can trigger program crashes. It may lead to an information leak as...
CriticalCVSS 9.1
EPSS 3.8%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
readelf in GNU Binutils 2.28 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read while processing corrupt RL78 binaries. The vulnerability can trigger program crashes. It may lead to an information leak as well.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/binutils(Debian:12) | < 2.28-3 | 2.28-3 |
| debian/binutils(Debian:13) | < 2.28-3 | 2.28-3 |
| debian/binutils(Debian:14) | < 2.28-3 | 2.28-3 |
| GNU binutils | = 2.28 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-6969 vendor-advisory
- 97065 vdb-entry
- GLSA-201709-02 vendor-advisory
- sourceware.org exploit issue-tracking third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking