GNU binutils 2.28 ELF File readelf.c process_mips_specific out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in GNU binutils 2.28. This vulnerability affects the function process_mips_specific of the file readelf.c of the component ELF File Handler. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-9041. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU binutils 2.28 (Programming Tool Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function process_mips_specific of the file readelf.c of the component ELF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

GNU Binutils 2.28 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file, related to MIPS GOT mishandling in the process_mips_specific function in readelf.c.

The bug was discovered 05/12/2017. The weakness was released 05/18/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-9041 since 05/17/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103270 (GLSA-201709-02 : Binutils: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 170587 (OpenSUSE Security Update for binutils (openSUSE-SU-2017:3199-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 5 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (103270) and SecurityFocus (BID 98598†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-101453, VDB-101454, VDB-101455 and VDB-101457. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 103270
Nessus Name: GLSA-201709-02 : Binutils: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: 75ec1fdbb797a389e4fe4aaf2e15358a070dcc19

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-9041 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9041
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101456
SecurityFocus: 98598 - GNU Binutils CVE-2017-9041 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-9041 - GNU - Binutils - Buffer Over-Read Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/18/2017 16:38
Updated: 12/04/2024 19:24
Changes: 05/18/2017 16:38 (71), 09/30/2020 09:38 (8), 12/06/2022 14:57 (4), 12/04/2024 19:24 (19)
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