CVE-2017-16827: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 15, 2017
·Updated
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
2 affected componentsFixes available
GNU binutils=2.29.1
debian/binutils
2.35.2-22.40-22.44-3
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:32 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:19 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-16827.
2
What is the affected software?
The affected software is binutils.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16827?
The severity of CVE-2017-16827 is not specified.
4
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.
5
Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-16827?
Yes, there are fixes available for CVE-2017-16827.