CVE-2017-16829: High severity GNU binutils vulnerability
The bfdelfparsegnuproperties function in elf-properties.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, does not prevent negative pointers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16829?
CVE-2017-16829 has a severity rating leading to potential denial of service attacks and application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16829?
To fix CVE-2017-16829, upgrade to a later version of GNU Binutils that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the consequences of CVE-2017-16829?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-16829 can lead to out-of-bounds reads and potential application crashes.
Is CVE-2017-16829 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2017-16829 can be exploited remotely by attackers.
Which versions of GNU Binutils are affected by CVE-2017-16829?
CVE-2017-16829 specifically affects GNU Binutils version 2.29.1.