CVE-2017-9749: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 19, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The regs macros in opcodes/bfin-dis.c in GNU Binutils 2.28 allow 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 this file during "objdump -D" execution.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
GNU binutils=2.28
debian/binutils
2.35.2-22.40-22.44-3

Event History

Jun 19, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:42 PM
Description
Sep 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:53 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:43 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-9749.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9749?

The severity of CVE-2017-9749 is not specified in the available information.

3

How does CVE-2017-9749 manifest?

CVE-2017-9749 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.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2017-9749?

GNU Binutils version 2.28 is affected by CVE-2017-9749.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-9749?

Apply the appropriate remedy specified for your software version.

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