CVE-2017-17126 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

The load_debug_section function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via an ELF file that lacks section headers.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Binutils	2.29.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17Third Party Advisory
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22510ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=f425ec6600b69e39eb6
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17Third Party Advisory
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22510ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=f425ec6600b69e39eb6

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-17126?

CVE-2017-17126 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The load_debug_section function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified othe...

How severe is CVE-2017-17126?

CVE-2017-17126 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-2017-17126?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.