CVE-2017-12799: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Aug 10 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 2.43.1-3 2.43.1-5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100292
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21933
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-12799
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=957e1fc1c5d0262e4b2f764cf031ad1458446498
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12799
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-12799
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12799
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-12799
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
CVE-2017-12799
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The elf_read_notesfunction in bfd/elf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
GNU Binutils 2.29, binutils (Ubuntu) 2.29.1, binutils (Ubuntu Xenial) 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+, binutils (Debian) 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, 2.41-5
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12799?
The severity of CVE-2017-12799 is not specified, but it can cause a denial of service or other unspecified impact.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
Apply the recommended patches or updates for GNU Binutils, binutils (Ubuntu), or binutils (Debian) depending on the affected software version.
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