CVE-2017-9752: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 19, 2017
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Updated

bfd/vms-alpha.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed 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 this file in the bfdvmsgetvalue and bfdvmsslurpetir functions 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 CVE-2017-9752?

CVE-2017-9752 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially have other impact via a crafted binary file.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2017-9752?

GNU Binutils 2.28 is affected by CVE-2017-9752.

3

How can I fix CVE-2017-9752?

To fix CVE-2017-9752, update the affected software to version 2.29-1 or later.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9752?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-9752 in the references section.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2017-9752?

The CWE ID for CVE-2017-9752 is CWE-119.

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