CVE-2017-17122

binutils: Excessive memory allocation in the dump_relocs_in_section function

Published Dec 4, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The dump_relocs_in_section function in objdump.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 does not check for reloc count integer overflows, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation, or heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PE file.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-8288 The dump_relocs_in_section function in objdump.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 does not check for reloc count integer overflows, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation, or heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PE file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5341-1 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6413-1 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:43 PM
Reserved
Dec 4, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 4, 2017, 8:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:10 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 28, 2017, 12:00 AM