CVE-2017-14130: The _bfd_elf_parse_attributes function in elf-attrs.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libb...

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CVE-2017-14130 is a denial-of-service flaw in GNU Binutils libbfd. A crafted ELF file can trigger a heap-based buffer over-read and crash applications that parse it. The main business concern is disruption to build, analysis, or security tooling that ingests untrusted binaries. Exposure is most likely where Binutils/libbfd-based tools parse ELF files from users, partners, malware samples, CI artifacts, or automated scanning pipelines. Internet-facing exposure is not established in the sources. Treat this as operational resilience work, not a broad breach emergency. Prioritize patching systems that automatically inspect untrusted ELF files, because crashes could interrupt CI, reverse-engineering, or security analysis services. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or distribution advisories for fixed Binutils packages.; Update GNU Binutils/libbfd from trusted vendor channels where fixes are available.; Restrict automated parsing of untrusted ELF files until affected systems are updated..

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Jun 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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