Vulnerability Description
The coff_slurp_reloc_table function in coffcode.h in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted COFF based file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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=22509ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=4581a1c7d304ce14e71
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22509ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=4581a1c7d304ce14e71
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17123?
CVE-2017-17123 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The coff_slurp_reloc_table function in coffcode.h in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service ...
How severe is CVE-2017-17123?
CVE-2017-17123 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-2017-17123?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.