Integer overflow in Gnu Binutils
CVE-2017-16832
The pe_bfd_read_buildid function in peicode.h in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, does not validate size and offset values in the data dictionary, which allows remote attackers t…
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (56.8th 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 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16832?
- CVE-2017-16832 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-2017-16832?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-16832 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.