Vulnerability Description
The _bfd_elf_parse_gnu_properties function in elf-properties.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, does not prevent negative pointers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.29.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22307ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=cf54ebff3b736198971
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22307ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=cf54ebff3b736198971
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16829?
CVE-2017-16829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The _bfd_elf_parse_gnu_properties function in elf-properties.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, does not prevent negative pointers, whic...
How severe is CVE-2017-16829?
CVE-2017-16829 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.