CVE-2012-3509: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 05 2012(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.22 | |
| GNU libiberty | ||
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =10.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.10 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.1-5 |
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Reference Links
- http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=54411
- http://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2012-08/msg01986.html
- http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-3509
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:029
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/29/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55281
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2496-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78135
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2012-3509
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-3509
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2012-3509
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3509
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-3509
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-3509?
CVE-2012-3509 is a vulnerability in GNU libiberty that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by exploiting multiple integer overflows.
How does CVE-2012-3509 impact binutils?
CVE-2012-3509 affects binutils 2.22, causing a denial of service (crash) when certain vectors related to the addition of CHUNK_HEADER_SIZE to the len parameter are exploited.
Which versions of binutils are affected by CVE-2012-3509?
Binutils 2.22 is affected by CVE-2012-3509.
How can I fix CVE-2012-3509?
To fix CVE-2012-3509, update binutils to version 2.22-6ubuntu1.2 or later.
Are there any additional references for CVE-2012-3509?
Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2012-3509 at the following references: http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=54411, http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-3509, http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55281.
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