CVE-2017-16830 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 integer overflow in GNU Binutils on 32-bit platforms.

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-2017-16830?

CVE-2017-16830 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 print_gnu_property_note function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 does not have integer-overflow protection on 32-bit platforms, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16830?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Binutils.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16830?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2017-16830 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16830 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Gnu Binutils vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-16830, GHSA-w24f-89wg-qpgm.