Vulnerability Description
GNU Binutils 2.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ELF file with many program headers, related to the get_program_headers function in readelf.c.
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/98580
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/12/binutils-multiple-crashes/PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=82156ab704b08b124d3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98580
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/12/binutils-multiple-crashes/PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=82156ab704b08b124d3
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9039?
CVE-2017-9039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). GNU Binutils 2.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ELF file with many program headers, related to the get_program_headers function in readelf.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-9039?
CVE-2017-9039 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-2017-9039?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.