CVE-2017-14934
First published: Sat Sep 30 2017(Updated: )
process_debug_info in dwarf.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 that contains a negative size value in a CU structure.
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=19485196044b2521af979f1e5c4a89bfb90fba0b
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14934?
CVE-2017-14934 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14934?
To fix CVE-2017-14934, upgrade to a version of GNU Binutils later than 2.29 that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-14934?
Users of GNU Binutils version 2.29 are at risk of being affected by CVE-2017-14934.
What kind of attack does CVE-2017-14934 allow?
CVE-2017-14934 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted ELF file.
What is the cause of CVE-2017-14934?
CVE-2017-14934 is caused by a negative size value in a CU structure within the Binary File Descriptor library.
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