Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-12799
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-12799
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:binutils:2.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-12799
0.37%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 72 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-12799
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-12799
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-12799
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100292
GNU Binutils 'bfd/elf.c' Remote Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21933
21933 – heap buffer overflow in elf_read_notesIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01
Binutils: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201801-01) — Gentoo security
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