Vulnerability Description
decode_line_info 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 (divide-by-zero error 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/2017/10/03/binutils-divide-by-zero-in-decode_line_iPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22186Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=d8010d3e75ec7194a47
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/10/03/binutils-divide-by-zero-in-decode_line_iPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22186Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=d8010d3e75ec7194a47
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15025?
CVE-2017-15025 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, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error a...
How severe is CVE-2017-15025?
CVE-2017-15025 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-2017-15025?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.