CVE-2017-14529 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the GNU Binutils BFD library, specifically within the pe_print_idata function, affecting versions 2.29. This flaw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted PE file. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.5), it requires user interaction and local access for exploitation, leading to high availability impact but no confidentiality or integrity compromise. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.29CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:binutils:2.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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