CVE-2017-7210: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 21, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

objdump in GNU Binutils 2.28 is vulnerable to multiple heap-based buffer over-reads (of size 1 and size 8) while handling corrupt STABS enum type strings in a crafted object file, leading to program crash.

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 21, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:21 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected 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 the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2017-7210.

2

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The software affected by this vulnerability is objdump in GNU Binutils 2.28.

3

What is the description of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability in objdump allows for multiple heap-based buffer over-reads (of size 1 and size 8) while handling corrupt STABS enum type strings in a crafted object file, leading to program crash.

4

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is not mentioned in the provided information.

5

Are there any known remedies or patches for this vulnerability?

Yes, for Ubuntu, the remedy is to update to version 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ or higher. For Debian, the remedy is to update to version 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, or 2.41-5.

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