CVE-2017-12457: Null Pointer Dereference
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=21840
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-12457
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;a=patch;h=8bdf0be19d2777565a8b1c88347f65d6a4b8c5fc
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12457
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-12457
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12457
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-12457
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12457?
CVE-2017-12457 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, allowing remote attackers to cause a NULL dereference.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-12457?
The affected software includes GNU Binutils 2.29 and earlier, as well as specific versions of binutils packages in Ubuntu and Debian.
How can CVE-2017-12457 be exploited?
CVE-2017-12457 can be exploited by a remote attacker through a crafted file to cause a NULL dereference.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12457?
The severity of CVE-2017-12457 is not specified in the provided information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12457?
To fix CVE-2017-12457, you should update the affected software to the specified fixed versions or apply the recommended patches.
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