CVE-2017-14940
Medium
Description
scan_unit_for_symbols in dwarf2.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Binutils
PublishedSep 30, 2017
First seenSep 30, 2017
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu binutils | 2.29 | — |
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