CVE-2017-12799

binutils: Heap-based 1 byte buffer over-write in elf_read_notes function in bfd/elf.c

Published Aug 10, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 3.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The elf_read_notesfunction in bfd/elf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-4336 The elf_read_notesfunction in bfd/elf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4336-2 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 6:51 PM
Reserved
Aug 10, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 10, 2017, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:03 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 10, 2017, 12:00 AM