Vulnerability Description
The decode_line_info function 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 (read_1_byte heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.29 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100623
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22059Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=7e8b60085eb3e6f2c41
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100623
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22059Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=7e8b60085eb3e6f2c41
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14128?
CVE-2017-14128 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The decode_line_info function 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 (read_1_by...
How severe is CVE-2017-14128?
CVE-2017-14128 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14128?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.