The elf_read_notesfunction in bfd/elf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 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.
Published 2017-08-10 18:29:00
Updated 2018-01-09 02:29:05
Source MITRE
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Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-12799

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.32%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 67 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2017-12799

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
6.8
MEDIUM AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.6
6.4
NIST
7.8
HIGH CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
1.8
5.9
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2017-12799

References for CVE-2017-12799

Products affected by CVE-2017-12799

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