Integer overflow in Gnu Binutils
CVE-2017-16830
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 cras…
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (49.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Gnu Binutils — versions 2.29.1
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Patch, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16830?
- CVE-2017-16830 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Binutils, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-11-15.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16830?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-16830 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.