CVE-2017-14932
First published: Sat Sep 30 2017(Updated: )
decode_line_info in dwarf2.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 (infinite loop) via a crafted ELF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.29 | |
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.50.20241215-1 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=e338894dc2e603683bed2172e8e9f25b29051005
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Reference Links
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22204
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=e338894dc2e603683bed2172e8e9f25b29051005
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-14932
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=e338894dc2e603683bed2172e8e9f25b29051005
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14932
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-14932
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14932
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-14932
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14932?
CVE-2017-14932 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd) as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted ELF file.
How does CVE-2017-14932 affect the Binutils package on Ubuntu?
CVE-2017-14932 affects the Binutils package on Ubuntu versions 16.04.8 and later, including version 2.29.90.20180122-1.
How does CVE-2017-14932 affect the Binutils package on Debian?
CVE-2017-14932 affects the Binutils package on Debian versions 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, and 2.41-5.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14932?
The severity of CVE-2017-14932 is not specified in the provided information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14932 on Ubuntu?
To fix CVE-2017-14932 on Ubuntu, you need to install the latest available version of the Binutils package that includes the fix, such as version 2.29.90.20180122-1 or later.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14932 on Debian?
To fix CVE-2017-14932 on Debian, you need to install the latest available version of the Binutils package that includes the fix, such as version 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, or 2.41-5.
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