CVE-2017-6966: Use After Free

Published Mar 17, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

readelf in GNU Binutils 2.28 has a use-after-free (specifically read-after-free) error while processing multiple, relocated sections in an MSP430 binary. This is caused by mishandling of an invalid symbol index, and mishandling of state across invocations.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
GNU binutils=2.28
debian/binutils
2.35.2-22.40-22.44-3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/binutils to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.35.2-2Fixed in 2.40-2Fixed in 2.44-3

Event History

Mar 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:38 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:50 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-6966?

CVE-2017-6966 is a use-after-free vulnerability in readelf in GNU Binutils 2.28.

2

How does CVE-2017-6966 affect the software?

CVE-2017-6966 affects GNU Binutils version 2.28-3 and potentially other versions as well.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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