CVE-2014-8737: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Nov 11 2014(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability allowing random files deleteion/creation was reported [1] in binutils. Upstream patch is in [2]. Reproducer is available in <a href="https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17552#c0">https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17552#c0</a> [1]: <a href="https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17552">https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17552</a> [2]: <a href="https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=dd9b91de2149ee81d47f708e7b0bbf57da10ad42">https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=dd9b91de2149ee81d47f708e7b0bbf57da10ad42</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =10.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.10 | |
| GNU Binutils | <=2.24 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =19 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =20 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =21 | |
| redhat/binutils | <2.25 | 2.25 |
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.50.20241215-1 | |
| debian/binutils-mingw-w64 | 8.11 10.4 12 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=dd9b91de2149ee81d47f708e7b0bbf57da10ad42
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145256.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145352.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145746.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/147346.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/147354.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148427.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148438.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62241
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62746
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:029
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/13/1
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70908
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2496-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1162655
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-24
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17533
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17552
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=dd9b91de2149ee81d47f708e7b0bbf57da10ad42
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2014-8737
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=dd9b91de2149ee81d47f708e7b0bbf57da10ad42
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17552#c0
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1162660
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1162665
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1162657
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1162662
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1162656
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1162661
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1162659
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1162664
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1162658
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=956421&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=956421&action=edit
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1083729&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1083729&action=edit
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2079.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-8737
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8737
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8737
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-8737
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2014-8737.
What is the severity level of CVE-2014-8737?
CVE-2014-8737 has a severity level of medium.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is GNU binutils version 2.24 and earlier.
How can local users exploit this vulnerability?
Local users can delete arbitrary files or create arbitrary files by using directory traversal techniques in GNU binutils.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-8737?
You can find more information about CVE-2014-8737 at the following references: [Link 1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/13/1), [Link 2](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1162655), [Link 3](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17533).
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