CVE-2018-10372
First published: Wed Apr 25 2018(Updated: )
GNU Binutils through version 2.30 has a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in dwarf.c:process_cu_tu_index(). An attacker could exploit this to crash the readelf application by providing a binary file. Upstream Issue: <a href="https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23064">https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23064</a> Upstream Patch: <a href="https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=6aea08d9f3e3d6475a65454da488a0c51f5dc97d">https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=6aea08d9f3e3d6475a65454da488a0c51f5dc97d</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.30 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 | |
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.1-3 2.43.1-5 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=6aea08d9f3e3d6475a65454da488a0c51f5dc97d
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103976
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2019:0327
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3032
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-01
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23064
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-10372
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=6aea08d9f3e3d6475a65454da488a0c51f5dc97d
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1573359
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1573358
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1573357
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1573356
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-10372
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10372
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-10372
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-10372
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10372?
CVE-2018-10372 is a vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.30 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a crafted binary file.
How can CVE-2018-10372 be exploited?
CVE-2018-10372 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted binary file to the affected system.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10372?
CVE-2018-10372 has a low severity level.
Which versions of GNU Binutils are affected by CVE-2018-10372?
GNU Binutils 2.30 is affected by CVE-2018-10372.
Is there a remedy for CVE-2018-10372?
Yes, the remedy for CVE-2018-10372 is to upgrade to binutils version 2.30.90.20180627-1 or higher.
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