PT-2017-4280 · Gnu+2 · Gnu Binutils+2

Ned Williamson · Published 2017-07-26 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2017-12458

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 nlm swap auxiliary headers in function in the bfd/nlmcode.h component of the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library. It allows remote attackers to cause an out of bounds heap read via a crafted nlm file, potentially leading to unauthorized access to confidential data, disruption of data integrity, and denial of service.

Recommendations: For GNU Binutils versions 2.29 and earlier, consider updating to a newer version to mitigate the risk, as the current version allows for remote attackers to exploit the nlm swap auxiliary headers in function. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

ALT-PU-2018-1603

ALT-PU-2018-1832

ALT-PU-2019-1184

BDU:2023-07735

CVE-2017-12458

MGASA-2019-0169

USN-4336-2

Affected Products

Alt Linux

Gnu Binutils

Ubuntu

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