CVE-2017-9751: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 19, 2017
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
opcodes/rl78-decode.opc in GNU Binutils 2.28 has an unbounded GETBYTE macro, which 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 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
Remediation
Patch Available
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 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:52 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-2017-9751.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9751?
The severity of CVE-2017-9751 is not specified.
3
How does CVE-2017-9751 affect GNU Binutils?
CVE-2017-9751 affects GNU Binutils version 2.28.
4
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2017-9751?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2017-9751 by sending a crafted binary file, causing a denial of service or other impact.
5
What is the recommended remedy for CVE-2017-9751?
The recommended remedy for CVE-2017-9751 is to update GNU Binutils to version 2.29-1 or later.