CVE-2017-12799 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

The elf_read_notesfunction in bfd/elf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Binutils	2.29

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100292Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21933Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100292Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21933Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12799?

CVE-2017-12799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The elf_read_notesfunction in bfd/elf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via ...

How severe is CVE-2017-12799?

CVE-2017-12799 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12799?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.