CVE-2018-13033
First published: Sun Jul 01 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in The Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.30, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation and application crash) via a crafted ELF file. This can occur during execution of nm. References: <a href="https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23361">https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23361</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 | |
| Redhat Openshift Container Platform | =3.11 | |
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.50.20241215-1 2.43.50.20241221-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104584
- 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=23361
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-13033
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1597440
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1597438
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1597442
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;a=commitdiff;h=95a6d235661
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1597436
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-13033
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-13033
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-13033
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-13033
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-13033?
CVE-2018-13033 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.30.
How does CVE-2018-13033 impact systems?
CVE-2018-13033 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation and application crash) by exploiting a crafted ELF file.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-13033?
GNU Binutils versions 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ to 2.41-5 are affected by CVE-2018-13033.
How can I mitigate CVE-2018-13033?
To mitigate CVE-2018-13033, update your GNU Binutils software to versions that include the fix: 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+, 2.30-21ubuntu1~18.04.3, 2.30.90.20180627-1, or any version after 2.41-5.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-13033?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-13033 at the following references: [Sourceware Bugzilla](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23361), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104584), [Red Hat Security Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3032).
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