CVE-2017-17121: Buffer Overflow
Last updated 24 July 2024
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The Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory access violation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a COFF binary in which a relocation refers to a location after the end of the to-be-relocated section.
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What is CVE-2017-17121?
CVE-2017-17121 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, also known as libbfd, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-17121?
CVE-2017-17121 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory access violation) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-17121?
The affected software is GNU Binutils 2.29.1.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17121?
To fix CVE-2017-17121, it is recommended to update the affected software to version 2.31.1-16 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17121?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-17121 at the following references: [link1](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22506), [link2](https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=b23dc97fe237a1d9e850d7cbeee066183a00630b), [link3](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17).