CVE-2017-15938: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 27, 2017
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Updated

dwarf2.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, miscalculates DWFORMrefaddr die refs in the case of a relocatable object file, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (findabstractinstancename invalid memory read, segmentation fault, and application crash).

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
GNU binutils=2.29
debian/binutils
2.35.2-22.40-22.44-3

Event History

Oct 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:31 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:19 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:37 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-15938?

CVE-2017-15938 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, also known as libbfd, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.

2

How does CVE-2017-15938 affect the Binutils package on Ubuntu?

The Binutils package version 2.29.90.20180122-1 on Ubuntu is affected by CVE-2017-15938.

3

How does CVE-2017-15938 affect the Binutils package on Debian?

The Binutils package versions 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, and 2.41-5 on Debian are affected by CVE-2017-15938.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-15938?

CVE-2017-15938 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a miscalculation in the DW_FORM_ref_addr die refs, resulting in an invalid memory read in find_abstract_instance_name.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-15938 on Ubuntu?

To fix CVE-2017-15938 on Ubuntu, update the Binutils package to version 2.29.90.20180122-1 or higher.

6

How can I fix CVE-2017-15938 on Debian?

To fix CVE-2017-15938 on Debian, update the Binutils package to a version that has the remedy patch applied, such as versions 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, or 2.41-5.

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