CVE-2018-6543: Integer Overflow
First published: Fri Feb 02 2018(Updated: )
In GNU Binutils 2.30, there's an integer overflow in the function load_specific_debug_section() in objdump.c, which results in `malloc()` with 0 size. A crafted ELF file allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.30 | |
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.1-5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00072.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102985
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22769
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-6543
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=f2023ce7e8d70b0155cc6206c901e185260918f0
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-6543
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-6543
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6543
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-6543
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6543?
CVE-2018-6543 is a vulnerability found in GNU Binutils 2.30 that allows for an integer overflow in the function load_specific_debug_section() in objdump.c, leading to a denial of service or other unspecified impact.
How does CVE-2018-6543 impact the system?
CVE-2018-6543 can cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have other unspecified impacts on the affected system.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6543?
GNU Binutils 2.30 is affected by CVE-2018-6543.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-6543?
Yes, there are fixes available for CVE-2018-6543. For Ubuntu, version 2.30-3 or later is recommended, while for Debian, versions 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, and 2.41-5 are recommended.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6543?
More information about CVE-2018-6543 can be found at the following references: [1] https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22769 [2] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102985 [3] https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17
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