PT-2017-4278 · Gnu+3 · Gnu Binutils+3

Ned Williamson · Published 2017-07-21 · Updated 2024-06-15 · CVE-2017-12456

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: GNU Binutils versions 2.29 and earlier

Description: The issue is related to the read symbol stabs debugging info function in the rddbg.c component of GNU Binutils, which is associated with reading beyond the boundaries of a data buffer. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to access confidential data, compromise data integrity, and cause a denial of service.

Recommendations: For GNU Binutils versions 2.29 and earlier, consider updating to a newer version to mitigate the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, restrict the use of the read symbol stabs debugging info function in the rddbg.c component until a patch is available. Avoid processing crafted binary files with the affected function until the issue is resolved.

Fix

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

ALT-PU-2018-1603

ALT-PU-2018-1832

ALT-PU-2019-1184

BDU:2023-07733

CVE-2017-12456

MGASA-2019-0169

OPENSUSE-SU-2024:10651-1

SUSE-SU-2017:3170-1

USN-4336-2

Affected Products

Alt Linux

Gnu Binutils

Suse

Ubuntu

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