Vulnerability Description
_bfd_elf_slurp_version_tables in elf.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 (excessive memory allocation 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/101212Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/09/26/binutils-memory-allocation-failure-in-_bPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22166Issue TrackingPatch
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=bd61e135492ecf62488
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101212Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/09/26/binutils-memory-allocation-failure-in-_bPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22166Issue TrackingPatch
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=bd61e135492ecf62488
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14938?
CVE-2017-14938 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). _bfd_elf_slurp_version_tables in elf.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 (excessive me...
How severe is CVE-2017-14938?
CVE-2017-14938 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-2017-14938?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.