CVE-2017-12456
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://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21813
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-12456
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=ca4cf9b9c622a5695e01f7f5815a7382a31fcf51
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12456
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-12456
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12456
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-12456
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12456?
CVE-2017-12456 is a vulnerability in the read_symbol_stabs_debugging_info function in GNU Binutils 2.29 and earlier, which allows remote attackers to cause an out-of-bounds heap read via a crafted binary file.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a specially crafted binary file to the target system, which will trigger an out-of-bounds heap read.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12456?
The severity of CVE-2017-12456 is high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12456?
GNU Binutils versions 2.29 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-12456.
How can I fix CVE-2017-12456?
To fix CVE-2017-12456, update to GNU Binutils version 2.29.1 or later.
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