CVE-2017-6966

Name: CVE-2017-6966
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T09:59:00.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. readelf in GNU Binutils 2.28 has a use-after-free (specifically read-after-free) error while processing multiple, relocated sections in an MSP430 binary. This is caused by mishandling of an invalid symbol index, and mishandling of state across invocations.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

readelf in GNU Binutils 2.28 has a use-after-free (specifically read-after-free) error while processing multiple, relocated sections in an MSP430 binary. This is caused by mishandling of an invalid symbol index, and mishandling of state across invocations.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Binutils	2.28

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21139Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21139Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6966?

How severe is CVE-2017-6966?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6966?

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Source: NVD / NIST