CVE-2017-8421
First published: Tue May 02 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
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21440
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-8421
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=39ff1b79f687b65f4144ddb379f22587003443fb
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-8421
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-8421
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8421
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-8421
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8421?
CVE-2017-8421 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library in GNU Binutils 2.28, which can cause memory exhaustion in objdump via a crafted PE file.
How does CVE-2017-8421 affect Binutils?
CVE-2017-8421 affects Binutils version 2.28.
How can I fix CVE-2017-8421?
To fix CVE-2017-8421, you should update Binutils to version 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, or 2.41-5.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-8421?
Yes, Binutils version 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, and 2.41-5 include patches for CVE-2017-8421.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-8421?
More information about CVE-2017-8421 can be found at the following references: [https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21440](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21440), [https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02), [https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-8421](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-8421).
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