Vulnerability Description
The dump_section_as_bytes function in readelf in GNU Binutils 2.28 accesses a NULL pointer while reading section contents in a corrupt binary, leading to a program crash.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.28 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96994
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21135Issue TrackingPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96994
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21135Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7209?
CVE-2017-7209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The dump_section_as_bytes function in readelf in GNU Binutils 2.28 accesses a NULL pointer while reading section contents in a corrupt binary, leading to a program crash.
How severe is CVE-2017-7209?
CVE-2017-7209 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-2017-7209?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.