CVE-2017-16827: Buffer Overflow
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
The aoutgetexternalsymbols function in aoutx.h in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slurpsymtab invalid free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/binutilsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.35.2-2Fixed in 2.40-2Fixed in 2.44-3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-16827.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is binutils.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16827?
The severity of CVE-2017-16827 is not specified.
How can CVE-2017-16827 be exploited?
CVE-2017-16827 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-16827?
Yes, there are fixes available for CVE-2017-16827.