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CVE-2017-17126

The load_debug_section function in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via an ELF file that lacks section headers.

  • Published: Dec 4, 2017
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2017-17126
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.8
  • AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
gnu / binutils 2.29.1 2.29.1.x