CVE-2017-9744: The sh_elf_set_mach_from_flags function in bfd/elf32-sh.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-9744 is a crash-class flaw in GNU Binutils 2.28 libbfd. If vulnerable binary-analysis tooling processes a crafted binary file, the tool can overflow a buffer and crash, disrupting analysis or build workflows. Exposure is most likely where GNU Binutils 2.28, libbfd, objdump, or dependent analysis tools parse untrusted binaries from customers, malware samples, CI artifacts, or external uploads. Treat this as a moderate operational risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize teams that automatically inspect third-party binaries, malware samples, or uploaded executable files because crashes can interrupt security, CI, or forensic workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and pipelines using GNU Binutils 2.28 or libbfd.; Avoid processing untrusted binaries with vulnerable tooling until guidance is confirmed.; Run binary-analysis jobs in isolated, least-privileged sandboxes..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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