CVE-2017-9043 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via crafted ELF files 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-2017-9043?
CVE-2017-9043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Binutils, published on 18 May 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
readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2017-04-12 has a "shift exponent too large for type unsigned long" issue, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ELF file.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9043?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Binutils.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9043?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-9043 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9043 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Binutils
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9043, GHSA-x7qx-55qv-w9fc.