CVE-2017-16832
High
Description
The pe_bfd_read_buildid function in peicode.h in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, does not validate size and offset values in the data dictionary, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PE file.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Binutils
PublishedNov 15, 2017
First seenNov 15, 2017
How to fix
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu binutils | 2.29.1 | — |
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