CVE-2017-16830

High

Description

The print_gnu_property_note function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 does not have integer-overflow protection on 32-bit platforms, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductGnu Binutils
PublishedNov 15, 2017
First seenNov 15, 2017

How to fix

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gnu binutils2.29.1—

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