CVE-2017-9748: 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/99110
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21582
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42202/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-9748
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9748
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9748
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9748
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9748
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=63634bb4a107877dd08b6282e28e11cfd1a1649e
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9748?
CVE-2017-9748 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd) as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.28, which could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file.
How can CVE-2017-9748 be exploited?
CVE-2017-9748 can be exploited by sending a crafted binary file to the vulnerable system, causing a buffer overflow and application crash.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-9748?
Versions 2.28 of GNU Binutils and older versions are affected by CVE-2017-9748.
How can I fix CVE-2017-9748?
To fix CVE-2017-9748, update to version 2.29-1 or later of the binutils package on Ubuntu, or follow the recommended updates for the specific operating system and package version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9748?
More information about CVE-2017-9748 can be found at the following references: [https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21582](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21582), [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99110](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99110), [https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42202/](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42202/).
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