CVE-2005-1704: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-1704: Integer overflow in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library for gdb before 6.3, binutils, elfutils, and po...

Integer overflow in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library for gdb before 6.3, binutils, elfutils, and possibly other packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted object file that specifies a large number of section headers, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

A malformed object file could make vulnerable developer and system tools corrupt memory and run attacker-controlled code. The likely business risk is compromise of workstations or build systems when staff or automation inspect untrusted binaries. The supplied sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems, build servers, reverse-engineering workstations, or appliances using vulnerable gdb, binutils, elfutils, or BFD-linked packages. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the source bundle. Prioritize remediation where old developer tools or build systems process external binaries. The issue enables code execution, but evidence points to user-assisted file handling rather than remote service exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems with gdb, binutils, elfutils, and BFD-linked tooling.; Upgrade gdb before 6.3 to 6.3 or vendor-fixed packages.; Apply relevant vendor advisories for affected distributions and appliances..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 20:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 24, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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USN-136-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9071CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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