CVE-2017-15225
First published: Tue Oct 10 2017(Updated: )
_bfd_dwarf2_cleanup_debug_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 (memory leak) 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=b55ec8b676ed05d93ee49d6c79ae0403616c4fb0
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Reference Links
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22212
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=b55ec8b676ed05d93ee49d6c79ae0403616c4fb0
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-15225
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=b55ec8b676ed05d93ee49d6c79ae0403616c4fb0
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15225
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-15225
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15225
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-15225
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15225?
CVE-2017-15225 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted ELF file.
How does CVE-2017-15225 affect users?
Users using GNU Binutils 2.29 may be affected by CVE-2017-15225 if they encounter a crafted ELF file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-15225?
GNU Binutils 2.29 and some older versions, such as 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ and 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, and 2.41-5 in Debian.
How can I fix CVE-2017-15225?
Users should update their GNU Binutils package to version 2.29.90.20180122-1 on Ubuntu or follow the recommended remedy for their specific package and distribution.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-15225?
More information about CVE-2017-15225 can be found in the Bugzilla and Gitweb links provided in the references.
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