CVE-2017-9752: bfd/vms-alpha.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2....

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-9752 is a GNU Binutils libbfd flaw where a specially crafted binary file can crash tools that inspect it, such as objdump. Business risk is mainly disruption to analysis workflows that process untrusted binaries. The supplied sources do not confirm active exploitation or a specific patch. Exposure is most likely where GNU Binutils 2.28 libbfd-based tools process externally supplied or untrusted binaries. Malware analysis, file triage, reverse engineering, or automated build/security pipelines using objdump may be relevant. The affected list in the provided record is incomplete. Treat as a targeted reliability risk for teams handling untrusted binaries, not as proven enterprise-wide compromise. Prioritize remediation where file analysis is internet-facing, automated, or part of security operations. Mitigation focus: Check GNU Binutils and operating system vendor guidance for fixed packages.; Upgrade or replace GNU Binutils/libbfd 2.28 where vendor fixes are available.; Avoid processing untrusted binaries with affected objdump or libbfd tools..

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

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