CVE-2017-7209: Null Pointer Dereference
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
The dumpsectionasbytes function in readelf in GNU Binutils 2.28 accesses a NULL pointer while reading section contents in a corrupt binary, leading to a program crash.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/binutilsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.35.2-2Fixed in 2.40-2Fixed in 2.44-3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7209?
CVE-2017-7209 is a vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.28 that allows an attacker to crash the program by accessing a NULL pointer while reading section contents in a corrupt binary.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7209?
The severity of CVE-2017-7209 is not specified.
How does CVE-2017-7209 affect GNU Binutils?
CVE-2017-7209 affects GNU Binutils version 2.28, causing a program crash when reading section contents in a corrupt binary.
How can I fix CVE-2017-7209 in Ubuntu?
To fix CVE-2017-7209 in Ubuntu, you need to update binutils to version 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ or higher.
How can I fix CVE-2017-7209 in Debian?
To fix CVE-2017-7209 in Debian, you need to update binutils to version 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, or 2.41-5.