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ID:1354 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer over-read in Binutils - CVE-2017-14939
ID:1354 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer over-read in Binutils - CVE-2017-14939
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8814
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14939
CWE-ID: CWE-126
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Binutils
Binutils
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the decode_line_info in dwarf2.c source code and is due to improper memory allocation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted ELF file, trigger heap-based buffer over-read and cause the application to crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.