CVE-2017-7301: Input Validation
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/97218
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=20924
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-7301
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-7301
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-7301
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7301
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-7301
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7301?
CVE-2017-7301 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.28.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7301?
The severity of CVE-2017-7301 is not specified in the information provided.
How does CVE-2017-7301 affect the affected software?
CVE-2017-7301 affects the binutils package in Ubuntu (version 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ and version 2.27.51.20161212-1) and binutils package in Debian (versions 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, 2.41-5).
How can I fix CVE-2017-7301?
To fix CVE-2017-7301, apply the recommended updates provided by the Ubuntu or Debian security team.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7301?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-7301 at the following references: [link1](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=20924), [link2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97218), [link3](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-7301).
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