CVE-2017-9750: opcodes/rx-decode.opc in GNU Binutils 2.28 lacks bounds checks for certain scale arrays, which allows remot...

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CVE-2017-9750 affects GNU Binutils 2.28 when tools such as objdump process a crafted binary. Missing bounds checks can overflow buffers and crash the application, with unspecified other impact possible. Business risk is mainly to development, malware-analysis, CI, or forensics systems that inspect untrusted binaries. Exposure is most likely where GNU Binutils 2.28 or downstream packaged versions process untrusted binaries, especially objdump-based analysis workflows, automated scanners, CI pipelines, and reverse-engineering environments. Treat as a focused operational hardening issue, not a broad emergency. Patch exposed analysis and build systems first, because crashes in automated binary-processing workflows can disrupt security, development, or forensic operations. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and containers with GNU Binutils, especially version 2.28.; Update Binutils through the operating system or vendor package channel.; Prioritize systems that analyze binaries from external or untrusted sources..

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

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