CVE-2017-9747: 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/99114
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21581
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42200/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-9747
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=62b76e4b6e0b4cb5b3e0053d1de4097b32577049
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9747
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9747
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9747
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9747
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9747?
CVE-2017-9747 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (libbfd) in GNU Binutils 2.28 that can result in denial of service or other unspecified impact.
How does CVE-2017-9747 affect the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (libbfd)?
CVE-2017-9747 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or potentially have other unspecified impact by exploiting a vulnerability in the ieee_archive_p function in bfd/ieee.c.
Which versions of binutils are affected by CVE-2017-9747?
Binutils versions 2.24-5ubuntu14.2+ (Trusty), 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ (Xenial), and 2.28 (as distributed in GNU Binutils) are affected by CVE-2017-9747.
How can I fix CVE-2017-9747?
To fix CVE-2017-9747, update binutils to version 2.29-1 or higher (for Ubuntu) or apply the appropriate remedy for your specific distribution or package.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9747?
More information about CVE-2017-9747 can be found at the following references: [CVE-2017-9747 on Sourceware](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21581), [CVE-2017-9747 on SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99114), [CVE-2017-9747 on Exploit-DB](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42200/).
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