CVE-2017-7304
First published: Wed Mar 29 2017(Updated: )
The Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.28, is vulnerable to an invalid read (of size 8) because of missing a check (in the copy_special_section_fields function) for an invalid sh_link field before attempting to follow it. This vulnerability causes Binutils utilities like strip to crash.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Binutils | =2.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7304?
CVE-2017-7304 has been assigned a medium severity level due to its potential to cause unexpected behavior in the GNU Binutils 2.28.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7304?
To fix CVE-2017-7304, you should update to a patched version of GNU Binutils that addresses the invalid read issue.
Which versions of GNU Binutils are affected by CVE-2017-7304?
CVE-2017-7304 affects GNU Binutils version 2.28 specifically.
What can happen if CVE-2017-7304 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-7304 may lead to application crashes or unintended system behavior due to invalid memory reads.
Is CVE-2017-7304 related to the Binary File Descriptor library?
Yes, CVE-2017-7304 is a vulnerability specifically in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library within GNU Binutils.
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