CVE-2017-17126

binutils: Invalid memory access in the load_debug_section function

Published Dec 4, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
The load_debug_section function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via an ELF file that lacks section headers.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-8292 The load_debug_section function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via an ELF file that lacks section headers.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00361}

epss

{'score': 0.00377}

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Sources

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