CVE-2017-9042: Incorrect Type Cast
First published: Thu May 18 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 2.43.1-3 2.43.1-5 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=7296a62a2a237f6b1ad8db8c38b090e9f592c8cf
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Reference Links
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/12/binutils-multiple-crashes/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=7296a62a2a237f6b1ad8db8c38b090e9f592c8cf
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-9042
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=7296a62a2a237f6b1ad8db8c38b090e9f592c8cf
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9042
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9042
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9042
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9042
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9042?
CVE-2017-9042 is a vulnerability in the GNU Binutils software, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via a crafted ELF file.
How can CVE-2017-9042 impact me?
CVE-2017-9042 can cause a denial of service (application crash) or have unspecified other impact if you are using affected versions of GNU Binutils.
Which versions of GNU Binutils are affected by CVE-2017-9042?
Versions 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ up to, but not including, 2.29-1 of GNU Binutils are affected by CVE-2017-9042.
How can I fix CVE-2017-9042?
To fix CVE-2017-9042, update your GNU Binutils to version 2.29-1 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9042?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-9042 on the following sources: [Gentoo blog](https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/12/binutils-multiple-crashes/), [Binutils-GDB git repository](https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=7296a62a2a237f6b1ad8db8c38b090e9f592c8cf), [Gentoo security advisory](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02).
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