CVE-2017-16828: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.29.1 | |
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.1-3 2.43.1-5 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=bf59c5d5f4f5b8b4da1f5f605cfa546f8029b43d
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Reference Links
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22386
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=bf59c5d5f4f5b8b4da1f5f605cfa546f8029b43d
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-16828
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=bf59c5d5f4f5b8b4da1f5f605cfa546f8029b43d
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-16828
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-16828
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16828
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-16828
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16828?
CVE-2017-16828 is a vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file.
How does CVE-2017-16828 impact GNU Binutils?
CVE-2017-16828 can cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly have other unspecified impact on GNU Binutils.
How can I fix CVE-2017-16828 on Ubuntu?
To fix CVE-2017-16828 on Ubuntu, upgrade to version 2.29.90.20180122-1 of the binutils package.
How can I fix CVE-2017-16828 on Debian?
To fix CVE-2017-16828 on Debian, upgrade to version 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, or 2.41-5 of the binutils package.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-16828?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-16828 on the official Sourceware bugzilla page, the binutils-gdb gitweb page, and the Gentoo security advisory GLSA 201811-17.
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