CVE-2017-13716
First published: Mon Aug 28 2017(Updated: )
The C++ symbol demangler routine in cplus-dem.c in libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation and application crash) via a crafted file, as demonstrated by a call from the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu/binutils | =2.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13716?
CVE-2017-13716 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13716?
To mitigate CVE-2017-13716, upgrade to a newer version of GNU Binutils that patches this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-13716?
CVE-2017-13716 affects users of GNU Binutils version 2.29.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-13716?
The impact of CVE-2017-13716 includes excessive memory allocation and potential crashes of applications using the affected library.
How does CVE-2017-13716 allow exploitation?
CVE-2017-13716 can be exploited through specially crafted files that trigger the vulnerability in the C++ symbol demangler routine.
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