CVE-2017-9039 | GNU binutils 2.28 ELF File readelf.c get_program_headers resource management (Nessus ID 103270 / ID 170587)
A vulnerability was found in GNU binutils 2.28. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function get_program_headers of the file readelf.c of the component ELF File Handler. The manipulation as part of ELF File leads to improper resource management.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9039. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.