CWE
772
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU Binutils=2.29
debian/binutils
2.35.2-2
2.40-2
2.43.50.20241215-1

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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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