CVE-2017-16828 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.8 Published 15 Nov 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted ELF file due to an integer overflow in GNU Binutils.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2017-16828?

CVE-2017-16828 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Binutils, published on 15 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The display_debug_frames function in dwarf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and heap-based buffer over-read, and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file, related to print_debug_frame.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16828?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Binutils.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16828?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2017-16828 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16828 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Gnu Binutils vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-16828, GHSA-w6hc-9mmv-hfv9, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-16828.