CVE-2014-8738: Buffer Overflow
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
The bfdslurpextendednametable function in bfd/archive.c in GNU bi ...
— Debian
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8738?
CVE-2014-8738 is a vulnerability in the _bfd_slurp_extended_name_table function in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How does CVE-2014-8738 affect Ubuntu?
CVE-2014-8738 affects Ubuntu binutils packages with versions 2.20.1-3ubuntu7.2, 2.22-6ubuntu1.2, 2.24-5ubuntu3.1, and 2.24.90.20141014-0ubuntu3.1.
How does CVE-2014-8738 affect Debian?
CVE-2014-8738 affects Debian binutils and binutils-mingw-w64 packages with various versions.
How can I fix CVE-2014-8738?
To fix CVE-2014-8738, update to binutils version 2.31.1-16 or later on Debian and apply the recommended updates for affected Ubuntu binutils versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-8738?
You can find more information about CVE-2014-8738 at the following references: [link1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/02/4), [link2](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/05/7), [link3](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/13/2).