CVE-2017-17122: Integer Overflow
First published: Mon Dec 04 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
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=d785b7d4b877ed465d04072e17ca19d0f47d840f
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Reference Links
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22508
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=d785b7d4b877ed465d04072e17ca19d0f47d840f
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17122
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=d785b7d4b877ed465d04072e17ca19d0f47d840f
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17122
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17122
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17122
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17122
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17122?
CVE-2017-17122 is a vulnerability in the dump_relocs_in_section function in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impacts.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-17122?
The affected software includes GNU Binutils version 2.29.1 and possibly other versions.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2017-17122?
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service by triggering excessive memory allocation, or by causing a heap-based buffer overflow and application crash.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17122?
To fix CVE-2017-17122, update to a version of GNU Binutils that is not affected by the vulnerability, such as version 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17122?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-17122 on the MITRE CVE database, Ubuntu security notices, and the NVD.
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