PT-2017-4296 · Gnu+1 · Gnu Binutils+1

Skysider · Published 2017-09-23 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2017-14930

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.8

High

Base vector

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

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

Description: The issue is related to a memory leak in the decode line info function in the dwarf2.c component of the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, also known as libbfd. This allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by consuming memory via a crafted ELF file. The memory leak occurs due to a resource not being released after its valid usage period has expired.

Recommendations: For GNU Binutils version 2.29 and earlier, consider updating to a newer version that contains a fix for this issue. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

DoS

Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-07751

CVE-2017-14930

USN-4336-2

Affected Products

Gnu Binutils

Ubuntu

References · 455

• https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4492 · Vendor Advisory
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