CVE-2017-12967: Medium severity binutils vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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The getsym function in tekhex.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a malformed tekhex binary.
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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].