CVE-2017-14333: Integer Overflow

Published Sep 12, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The processversionsections function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (Integer Overflow, and hang because of a time-consuming loop) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file with invalid values of ent.vnnext, during "readelf -a" execution.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Sep 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:30 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-2017-14333?

CVE-2017-14333 is a vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.29 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service or have other unspecified impacts via a crafted binary file.

2

How does CVE-2017-14333 affect the affected software?

CVE-2017-14333 affects GNU Binutils 2.29, specifically the process_version_sections function in readelf.c.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14333?

The severity of CVE-2017-14333 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-14333?

To fix CVE-2017-14333, update the affected software to version 2.29.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-14333?

More information about CVE-2017-14333 can be found at the following references: [1](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21990), [2](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01), [3](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-14333).

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