CVE-2017-16828: Integer Overflow

Published Nov 15, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The displaydebugframes function in dwarf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer over-read, and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file, related to printdebugframe.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
GNU binutils=2.29.1
debian/binutils
2.35.2-22.40-22.44-3

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 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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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