CVE-2017-9754
The process_otr function in bfd/versados.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.28, does not validate a certain offset, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and…
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (2.64%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
The process_otr function in bfd/versados.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.28, does not validate a certain offset, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file, as demonstrated by mishandling of this file during "objdump -D" execution.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 2.64% probability · 85th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Affected
- gnu/binutils
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99125Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21591Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99125Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21591Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.