Heap-based Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in handle_gnu_hash Function of elfutils 0.168

Heap-based Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in handle_gnu_hash Function of elfutils 0.168

CVE-2017-7607 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

The handle_gnu_hash function in readelf.c in elfutils 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.

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