Vulnerability Description
The disassemble_bytes function in objdump.c in GNU Binutils 2.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file, as demonstrated by mishandling of rae insns printing for this file during "objdump -D" execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.28 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99117Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21580Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42199/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99117Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21580Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42199/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9746?
CVE-2017-9746 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The disassemble_bytes function in objdump.c in GNU Binutils 2.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact ...
How severe is CVE-2017-9746?
CVE-2017-9746 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-2017-9746?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.