CVE-2017-6966: Use After Free
First published: Fri Mar 17 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.28 | |
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.1-3 2.43.1-5 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=f84ce13b6708801ca1d6289b7c4003e2f5a6d7f9
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Reference Links
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21139
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-6966
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=f84ce13b6708801ca1d6289b7c4003e2f5a6d7f9
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-6966
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-6966
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6966
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-6966
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6966?
CVE-2017-6966 is a use-after-free vulnerability in readelf in GNU Binutils 2.28.
How does CVE-2017-6966 affect the software?
CVE-2017-6966 affects GNU Binutils version 2.28-3 and potentially other versions as well.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6966?
The severity of CVE-2017-6966 is not specified, but it is a use-after-free vulnerability which can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2017-6966?
To fix CVE-2017-6966, it is recommended to update to a version of GNU Binutils that includes the fix, such as version 2.28-3.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-6966?
More information about CVE-2017-6966 can be found at the following references: [1] https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21139 [2] https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02 [3] https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-6966
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