7.8
CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16830

First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )

The print_gnu_property_note function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 does not have integer-overflow protection on 32-bit platforms, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU Binutils=2.29.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-16830?

    The severity of CVE-2017-16830 is rated high with a score of 7.8.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-16830?

    To fix CVE-2017-16830, upgrade GNU Binutils to version 2.29.2 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-16830?

    CVE-2017-16830 affects GNU Binutils version 2.29.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16830?

    CVE-2017-16830 is classified as an integer overflow vulnerability.

  • What impact can CVE-2017-16830 have on systems?

    CVE-2017-16830 can lead to denial of service, causing segmentation violations and application crashes.

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