CVE-2017-9044

The print_symbol_for_build_attribute function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2017-04-12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and SEGV) via a crafted ELF file.

• CWE-125

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98587
• https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/12/binutils-multiple-crashes/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98587
• https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/12/binutils-multiple-crashes/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Published

May 18, 2017

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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