Vulnerability Description
opcodes/rx-decode.opc in GNU Binutils 2.28 lacks bounds checks for certain scale arrays, which 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 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/99118Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21587Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42198/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99118Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21587Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42198/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9750?
CVE-2017-9750 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). opcodes/rx-decode.opc in GNU Binutils 2.28 lacks bounds checks for certain scale arrays, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly ...
How severe is CVE-2017-9750?
CVE-2017-9750 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-2017-9750?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.