CVE-2017-9742: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jun 19 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/99105
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21576
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42203/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-9742
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=e64519d1ed7fd8f990f05a5562d5b5c0c44b7d7e
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9742
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9742
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9742
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9742
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9742?
CVE-2017-9742 is a vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.28 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via a crafted binary file.
How does CVE-2017-9742 affect GNU Binutils?
CVE-2017-9742 affects GNU Binutils version 2.28.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-9742?
The impact of CVE-2017-9742 is a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or unspecified other impact.
How can I fix CVE-2017-9742?
To fix CVE-2017-9742, update GNU Binutils to version 2.29 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9742?
More information about CVE-2017-9742 can be found at the following references: [1](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21576), [2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99105), [3](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42203/).
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