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CVE-2017-14333 Details
Description
The process_version_sections function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (Integer Overflow, and hang because of a time-consuming loop) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file with invalid values of ent.vn_next, during "readelf -a" execution.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01 | CVE | |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21990 | CVE | Issue Tracking |
| https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-01 | [email protected] | |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21990 | [email protected] | Issue Tracking |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-190 | Integer Overflow or Wraparound | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| gnu binutils | 2.29 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jan 9, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Sep 18, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |