CVE-2017-7300
First published: Wed Mar 29 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
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/97219
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=20909
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-7300
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-7300
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-7300
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7300
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-7300
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7300?
CVE-2017-7300 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (libbfd) as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.28.
How does CVE-2017-7300 impact my system?
CVE-2017-7300 can lead to a heap-based buffer over-read (off-by-one) when loading symbols, potentially causing a denial of service or information disclosure.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-7300?
CVE-2017-7300 affects GNU Binutils 2.28.
How can I fix CVE-2017-7300?
To fix CVE-2017-7300, update your GNU Binutils installation to version 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ or apply the appropriate patches provided by your software vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7300?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-7300 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].
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