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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GNU binutils 2.28. The affected element is the function print_symbol_for_build_attribute of the file readelf.c of the component ELF File Handler. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9044. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GNU binutils 2.28 (Programming Tool Software). This issue affects the function print_symbol_for_build_attribute 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. The summary by CVE is:

The print_symbol_for_build_attribute function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2017-04-12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and SEGV) via a crafted ELF file.

The bug was discovered 05/12/2017. The weakness was shared 05/18/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-9044 since 05/17/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 105225 (openSUSE Security Update : binutils (openSUSE-2017-1330)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE 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 8 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (105225) and SecurityFocus (BID 98587†). The entries VDB-98231, VDB-98373, VDB-99063 and VDB-99064 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 105225
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : binutils (openSUSE-2017-1330)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

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

CVE: CVE-2017-9044 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101459
SecurityFocus: 98587 - GNU Binutils CVE-2017-9044 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/18/2017 16:39
Updated: 12/04/2024 19:24
Changes: 05/18/2017 16:39 (71), 06/06/2020 18:42 (7), 12/04/2024 19:24 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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