Vulnerability Description
dwarf2.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, miscalculates DW_FORM_ref_addr die refs in the case of a relocatable object file, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (find_abstract_instance_name invalid memory read, segmentation fault, and application crash).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.29 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101610
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/10/24/binutils-invalid-memory-read-in-find_absPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22209Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=1b86808a86077722ee4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101610
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/10/24/binutils-invalid-memory-read-in-find_absPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22209Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=1b86808a86077722ee4
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15938?
CVE-2017-15938 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). dwarf2.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, miscalculates DW_FORM_ref_addr die refs in the case of a relocatable object file, which allows r...
How severe is CVE-2017-15938?
CVE-2017-15938 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15938?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.