CVE-2017-7223: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Mar 22 2017(Updated: )
GNU assembler in GNU Binutils 2.28 is vulnerable to a global buffer overflow (of size 1) while attempting to unget an EOF character from the input stream, potentially leading to a program crash.
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 2.43.1-5 |
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Reference Links
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=20898
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-7223
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=69ace2200106348a1b00d509a6a234337c104c17
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-7223
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-7223
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7223
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-7223
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7223?
CVE-2017-7223 is a vulnerability in the GNU assembler in GNU Binutils 2.28 that allows a global buffer overflow, potentially causing a program crash.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7223?
The severity of CVE-2017-7223 is not specified.
How does CVE-2017-7223 affect GNU Binutils?
CVE-2017-7223 affects GNU Binutils 2.28 and potentially other versions.
How can I fix CVE-2017-7223?
To fix CVE-2017-7223, upgrade to a version of GNU Binutils specified by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7223?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-7223 in the references provided: [sourceware.org](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=20898), [security.gentoo.org](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01), [launchpad.net](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-7223).
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