CVE-2017-9954

binutils: stack-based buffer over-read in getvalue function

Published Jun 26, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The getvalue function in tekhex.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.28, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted tekhex file, as demonstrated by mishandling within the nm program.

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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-18863 The getvalue function in tekhex.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.28, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted tekhex file, as demonstrated by mishandling within the nm program.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4336-2 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 5:25 PM
Reserved
Jun 26, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 26, 2017, 11:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:29 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jul 11, 2017, 12:00 AM