CVE-2017-14130: Medium severity binutils vulnerability

Published Sep 4, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The bfdelfparseattributes function in elf-attrs.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 (bfdelfattrstrdup heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
GNU binutils=2.29
debian/binutils
2.35.2-22.40-22.44-3

Event History

Sep 4, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:28 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:18 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:36 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-14130?

CVE-2017-14130 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a heap-based buffer over-read and crashing the application.

2

How does CVE-2017-14130 affect software versions?

CVE-2017-14130 affects GNU Binutils version 2.29, and possibly other versions listed in the affected software section.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14130?

The severity of CVE-2017-14130 is not mentioned in the provided information.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2017-14130?

To fix CVE-2017-14130, it is recommended to update the affected software to version 2.29.1 or later, as mentioned in the affected software section.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-14130?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-14130 in the provided references: [sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22058](sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22058) and [securityfocus.com/bid/100625](securityfocus.com/bid/100625).

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