Vulnerability Description
bfd_get_debug_link_info_1 in opncls.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 (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file, related to bfd_getl32.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.29 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/10/03/binutils-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-bPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22197Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=52b36c51e5bf6d7600f
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/10/03/binutils-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-bPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22197Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=52b36c51e5bf6d7600f
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15021?
CVE-2017-15021 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). bfd_get_debug_link_info_1 in opncls.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 (heap-based bu...
How severe is CVE-2017-15021?
CVE-2017-15021 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-2017-15021?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.