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
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 |
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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
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NIST |
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 can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.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
Products affected by CVE-2017-12799
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:binutils:2.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*