CVE-2017-7299 | GNU binutils up to 2.27 BFD Library bfd/elflink.c bfd_elf_final_link File Descriptor out-of-bounds (Bug 20908 / Nessus ID 105225)
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GNU binutils up to 2.27. This affects the function bfd_elf_final_link of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component BFD Library. The manipulation as part of File Descriptor leads to out-of-bounds read.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-7299. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.