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CVE-2017-12456

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 1.50%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-08-04 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2017-12456
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
1.50%

Original NVD Description

The read_symbol_stabs_debugging_info function in rddbg.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause an out of bounds heap read via a crafted binary file.

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