CVE-2017-12967
First published: Sat Aug 19 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
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100462
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21962
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-12967
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12967
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-12967
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12967
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-12967
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12967?
CVE-2017-12967 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a malformed tekhex binary.
How does CVE-2017-12967 impact the affected software?
CVE-2017-12967 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) on systems running the affected software.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12967?
CVE-2017-12967 has a severity rating of moderate.
How can I fix CVE-2017-12967?
To fix CVE-2017-12967, upgrade the affected software to the recommended patched version provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-12967?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-12967 on the following references: [1] [2] [3].
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