CVE-2017-15996: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Oct 29 2017(Updated: )
elfcomm.c in readelf in GNU Binutils 2.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file that triggers a "buffer overflow on fuzzed archive header," related to an uninitialized variable, an improper conditional jump, and the get_archive_member_name, process_archive_index_and_symbols, and setup_archive functions.
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=d91f0b20e561e326ee91a09a76206257bde8438b
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101608
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22361
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=d91f0b20e561e326ee91a09a76206257bde8438b
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-15996
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=d91f0b20e561e326ee91a09a76206257bde8438b
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15996
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-15996
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15996
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-15996
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15996?
CVE-2017-15996 is a vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.29 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted ELF file.
How does CVE-2017-15996 impact the affected software?
CVE-2017-15996 can cause a denial of service due to excessive memory allocation or potentially have other unspecified impact.
What is the affected software for CVE-2017-15996?
The affected software for CVE-2017-15996 is GNU Binutils version 2.29.
How can I fix the CVE-2017-15996 vulnerability in Ubuntu?
To fix the CVE-2017-15996 vulnerability in Ubuntu, update the binutils package to version 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ or higher.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-15996 in Debian?
Yes, to fix the CVE-2017-15996 vulnerability in Debian, update the binutils package to version 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, or 2.41-5.
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