Vulnerability Description
decode_line_info in dwarf2.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, mishandles a length calculation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file, related to read_1_byte.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.29 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101216
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/09/26/binutils-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-rPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22169Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=515f23e63c0074ab531
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42970/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101216
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/09/26/binutils-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-rPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22169Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=515f23e63c0074ab531
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42970/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14939?
CVE-2017-14939 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). decode_line_info in dwarf2.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, mishandles a length calculation, which allows remote attackers to cause a de...
How severe is CVE-2017-14939?
CVE-2017-14939 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-2017-14939?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.