CVE-2017-15025: Divide by Zero
First published: Thu Oct 05 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 (divide-by-zero error and application crash) 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 2.43.1-5 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=d8010d3e75ec7194a4703774090b27486b742d48
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Reference Links
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/10/03/binutils-divide-by-zero-in-decode_line_info-dwarf2-c/
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22186
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=d8010d3e75ec7194a4703774090b27486b742d48
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-15025
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=d8010d3e75ec7194a4703774090b27486b742d48
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15025
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-15025
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15025
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-15025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15025?
CVE-2017-15025 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, also known as libbfd, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.
How does the CVE-2017-15025 vulnerability affect me?
If you are using the affected versions of the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (libbfd), remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service by crashing your application.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-15025?
The affected software versions include GNU Binutils 2.29 and earlier.
How can I fix the CVE-2017-15025 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2017-15025 vulnerability, you should update to a version of Binutils that includes the necessary security patches.
Where can I find more information about the CVE-2017-15025 vulnerability?
You can find more information about the CVE-2017-15025 vulnerability in the references provided: [Gentoo Blog](https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/10/03/binutils-divide-by-zero-in-decode_line_info-dwarf2-c/) and [Sourceware Bugzilla](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22186).
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