CVE-2017-12455
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 2.43.50.20241215-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21840
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-12455
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=8bdf0be19d2777565a8b1c88347f65d6a4b8c5fc
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12455
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-12455
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12455
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-12455
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2017-12455.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, specifically GNU Binutils version 2.29 and earlier.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause an out of bounds heap read.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, there are fixes available for this vulnerability. Ubuntu users can upgrade to version 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ or later. Debian users can upgrade to version 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, or 2.41-5.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [Bugzilla](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21840), [Launchpad](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-12455), [CVE](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-12455).
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