CVE-2017-9746: Buffer Overflow
Last updated 24 July 2024
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The disassemblebytes function in objdump.c in GNU Binutils 2.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file, as demonstrated by mishandling of rae insns printing for this file during "objdump -D" execution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9746?
CVE-2017-9746 is a vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.28 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file.
How does CVE-2017-9746 affect the affected software?
CVE-2017-9746 affects the GNU Binutils package versions 2.29-1, 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ and 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, and 2.41-5 on Ubuntu and Debian platforms.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2017-9746?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2017-9746 by sending a crafted binary file to the affected system, causing a buffer overflow and application crash or other unspecified impact.
Is there a fix for CVE-2017-9746?
Yes, the vulnerability can be fixed by updating the GNU Binutils package to version 2.29-1 for Ubuntu, or applying the available remedy for other affected versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9746?
More information about CVE-2017-9746 can be found in the references provided: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21580, http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99117, https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42199/