CVE-2017-13757
First published: Tue Aug 29 2017(Updated: )
The Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, does not validate the PLT section size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file, related to elf_i386_get_synthetic_symtab in elf32-i386.c and elf_x86_64_get_synthetic_symtab in elf64-x86-64.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu/binutils | =2.29 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=90efb6422939ca031804266fba669f77c22a274a
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13757?
CVE-2017-13757 has been categorized with a severity rating that indicates a denial of service risk due to heap-based buffer over-read.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13757?
To fix CVE-2017-13757, it is recommended to upgrade GNU Binutils to a version later than 2.29 that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-13757?
CVE-2017-13757 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted ELF files to cause application crashes.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-13757?
CVE-2017-13757 specifically affects GNU Binutils version 2.29.
Can CVE-2017-13757 lead to data loss?
While CVE-2017-13757 may result in application crashes, it typically manifests as a denial of service rather than direct data loss.
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