CVE-2017-14333

binutils: Insuficient input validation in process_version_sections function in readelf.c

Published Sep 12, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The process_version_sections function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (Integer Overflow, and hang because of a time-consuming loop) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file with invalid values of ent.vn_next, during "readelf -a" execution.

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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-5836 The process_version_sections function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (Integer Overflow, and hang because of a time-consuming loop) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file with invalid values of ent.vn_next, during "readelf -a" execution.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4336-2 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:20 PM
Reserved
Sep 12, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 12, 2017, 8:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:05 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 29, 2017, 12:00 AM