CVE-2017-12453
First published: Fri Aug 04 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | <=2.29 | |
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.1-5 |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21813
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-12453
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=ca4cf9b9c622a5695e01f7f5815a7382a31fcf51
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12453
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-12453
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12453
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-12453
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this exploit?
The vulnerability ID for this exploit is CVE-2017-12453.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12453?
The severity of CVE-2017-12453 is not specified in the provided information.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-12453?
The affected software is the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, specifically GNU Binutils 2.29 and earlier versions.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2017-12453?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2017-12453 by causing an out of bounds heap read through a crafted vms alpha file.
Are there any known fixes for CVE-2017-12453?
Yes, there are known fixes for CVE-2017-12453. For example, Ubuntu has released a fixed version 2.29.1 and Debian has released fixed versions 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, and 2.41-5 of the Binutils package.
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