CVE-2014-9939: Buffer Overflow
ihex.c in GNU Binutils before 2.26 contains a stack buffer overflow when printing bad bytes in Intel Hex objects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9939?
CVE-2014-9939 is a vulnerability in GNU Binutils before version 2.26 that allows a stack buffer overflow when printing bad bytes in Intel Hex objects.
Which software is affected by CVE-2014-9939?
GNU Binutils before version 2.26, Ubuntu binutils version 2.25.90.20151125-1, Ubuntu gdb version 7.7.1-0ubuntu5~14.04.3, Ubuntu gdb version 7.10-1, Debian binutils versions 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, 2.41-5, and Debian gdb versions 8.2.1-2, 10.1-1.7, 13.1-3, 13.2-1 are affected by CVE-2014-9939.
How severe is CVE-2014-9939?
CVE-2014-9939 has a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) severity rating of low.
How can I fix the CVE-2014-9939 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2014-9939 vulnerability, you should upgrade to GNU Binutils version 2.26 or higher, or apply the recommended remedies for the affected Ubuntu and Debian packages.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-9939?
You can find more information about CVE-2014-9939 in the references: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/31/6, https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=18750, https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=7e27a9d5f22f9f7ead11738b1546d0b5c737266b