CVE-2017-6969 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 17 Mar 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer over-read in readelf allows attackers to cause crashes or leak information via corrupt RL78 binaries.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2017-6969?

CVE-2017-6969 is a critical vulnerability in Gnu Binutils, published on 17 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

readelf in GNU Binutils 2.28 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read while processing corrupt RL78 binaries. The vulnerability can trigger program crashes. It may lead to an information leak as well.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6969?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Binutils.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6969?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2017-6969 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6969 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Gnu Binutils vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-6969, GHSA-43g9-956r-vq78, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-6969.