CVE-2017-9748: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-9748: The ieee_object_p function in bfd/ieee.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distr...

The ieee_object_p function in bfd/ieee.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.28, might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file, as demonstrated by mishandling of this file during "objdump -D" execution. NOTE: this may be related to a compiler bug.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 17:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-9748 affects GNU Binutils 2.28 libbfd when parsing a crafted binary. A tool such as objdump can crash due to a buffer overflow, causing denial of service. Unspecified other impact is mentioned, but not evidenced in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely in systems that run GNU Binutils 2.28, libbfd-based tooling, or automated binary-analysis workflows against untrusted files. Treat as a targeted reliability risk for file-analysis infrastructure, not a broad enterprise compromise signal. Prioritize teams handling untrusted binaries. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or distribution guidance for fixed binutils packages.; Avoid processing untrusted binaries with vulnerable libbfd-based tools.; Run binary-analysis jobs in isolated, resource-limited environments..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 19, 2017, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=21582CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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