CVE-2017-16828

binutils: Integer overflow in the display_debug_frames function

Published Nov 15, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The display_debug_frames function in dwarf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer over-read, and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file, related to print_debug_frame.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-8003 The display_debug_frames function in dwarf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer over-read, and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file, related to print_debug_frame.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4336-2 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:35 PM
Reserved
Nov 15, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 15, 2017, 8:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:09 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 2, 2017, 12:00 AM