CVE-2017-7227: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Mar 22 2017(Updated: )
GNU linker (ld) in GNU Binutils 2.28 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow while processing a bogus input script, leading to a program crash. This relates to lack of '\0' termination of a name field in ldlex.l.
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
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97209
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=20906
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-7227
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=406bd128dba2a59d0736839fc87a59bce319076c
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-7227
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-7227
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7227
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-7227
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7227?
The severity of CVE-2017-7227 is high.
How does the vulnerability in CVE-2017-7227 occur?
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-7227 occurs due to a heap-based buffer overflow while processing a bogus input script.
What is the impact of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-7227?
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-7227 can lead to a program crash.
How can I fix the vulnerability in CVE-2017-7227?
To fix the vulnerability in CVE-2017-7227, update the affected GNU Binutils package to version 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7227?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-7227 at the following references: [sourceware.org](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=20906), [securityfocus.com](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97209), [security.gentoo.org](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01).
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