CVE-2017-17080
First published: Thu Nov 30 2017(Updated: )
elf.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, does not validate sizes of core notes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bfd_getl32 heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted object file, related to elfcore_grok_netbsd_procinfo, elfcore_grok_openbsd_procinfo, and elfcore_grok_nto_status.
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 2.43.1-5 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=80a0437873045cc08753fcac4af154e2931a99fd
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Reference Links
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22421
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17080
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17080
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17080
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17080
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17080
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability CVE-2017-17080?
CVE-2017-17080 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How does CVE-2017-17080 affect the affected software?
CVE-2017-17080 affects the Binutils package in Ubuntu versions 16.04.8 and later, as well as the Binutils package in Debian versions 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, and 2.41-5.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17080?
The severity of CVE-2017-17080 is not specified.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17080?
To fix CVE-2017-17080, update the Binutils package to a version that includes the necessary security patches. Refer to the vendor's website for the appropriate updates.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17080?
More information about CVE-2017-17080 can be found on the Sourceware Bugzilla and Gentoo Security websites.
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