CVE-2018-19932: Integer Overflow
An issue was discovered in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils through 2.31. There is an integer overflow and infinite loop caused by the ISCONTAINEDBYLMA macro in elf.c.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/binutilsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.35.2-2Fixed in 2.40-2Fixed in 2.44-3 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/binutilsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.32-r0 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/binutils-avrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.32-r0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-19932?
CVE-2018-19932 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd) in GNU Binutils.
How does the vulnerability in CVE-2018-19932 occur?
The vulnerability in CVE-2018-19932 occurs due to an integer overflow and infinite loop caused by the IS_CONTAINED_BY_LMA macro in elf.c.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-19932?
The affected software versions include binutils 2.30-21ubuntu1~18.04.3, binutils 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+, and binutils up to version 2.31.1-16.
How can I fix CVE-2018-19932?
To fix CVE-2018-19932, it is recommended to update binutils to version 2.30-21ubuntu1~18.04.3 (for Ubuntu 18.04), binutils to version 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ (for Ubuntu 16.04), or binutils to version 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, or 2.41-5 (for Debian).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-19932?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-19932 at the following references: [1] https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23932, [2] https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=beab453223769279cc1cef68a1622ab8978641f7, [3] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106144.