Vulnerability Description
scan_unit_for_symbols 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 (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.29 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/09/26/binutils-null-pointer-dereference-in-scaPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22166Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=0d76029f92182c3682d
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/09/26/binutils-null-pointer-dereference-in-scaPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22166Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=0d76029f92182c3682d
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14940?
CVE-2017-14940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). scan_unit_for_symbols 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 (NULL pointer dere...
How severe is CVE-2017-14940?
CVE-2017-14940 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-2017-14940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.