CVE-2017-16829
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CVE-2017-16829 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The _bfd_elf_parse_gnu_properties function in elf-properties.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, does not prevent negative pointers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The _bfd_elf_parse_gnu_properties function in elf-properties.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, does not prevent negative pointers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.29.1 |
References
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22307Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22307Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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