CVE-2018-6759: Input Validation
First published: Tue Feb 06 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
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 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=64e234d417d5685a4aec0edc618114d9991c031b
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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/103030
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22794
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-6759
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=64e234d417d5685a4aec0edc618114d9991c031b
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-6759
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-6759
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6759
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-6759
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6759?
CVE-2018-6759 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library that could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a crafted ELF file.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-6759?
The Binutils package versions 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+ to 2.31 are affected by CVE-2018-6759.
How can I fix CVE-2018-6759 on Ubuntu Xenial (16.04)?
To fix CVE-2018-6759 on Ubuntu Xenial (16.04), you need to update the Binutils package to version 2.31 or later.
How can I fix CVE-2018-6759 on Debian?
To fix CVE-2018-6759 on Debian, you need to update the Binutils package to version 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, or 2.41-5.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6759?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-6759 at the following references: [Sourceware](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22794), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103030), [Gentoo](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17)
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