CVE-2017-7226
CriticalSummary
The pe_ILF_object_p function in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library in GNU Binutils 2.28 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read of size 4049 because it uses the strlen function instead of strnlen. This can lead to crashes in programs such as addr2line, size, and strings, as well as information disclosure.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to information disclosure and destabilization of critical tools in the system, potentially impacting the security and integrity of applications.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to a newer version of GNU Binutils that addresses this vulnerability to minimize the risk of crashes and information disclosure.
Original NVD description (English source)
The pe_ILF_object_p function in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.28, is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read of size 4049 because it uses the strlen function instead of strnlen, leading to program crashes in several utilities such as addr2line, size, and strings. It could lead to information disclosure as well.