CVE-2017-15996: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 29, 2017
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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 getarchivemembername, processarchiveindexandsymbols, and setuparchive functions.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Oct 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 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-2017-15996?

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.

2

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.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2017-15996?

The affected software for CVE-2017-15996 is GNU Binutils version 2.29.

4

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.

5

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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