CVE-2018-6872
First published: Fri Feb 09 2018(Updated: )
The elf_parse_notes function in elf.c 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 (out-of-bounds read and segmentation violation) via a note with a large alignment.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu/binutils | =2.30 |
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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/103103
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-17
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22788
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;a=commit;h=ef135d4314fd4c2d7da66b9d7b59af4a85b0f7e6
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ef135d4314fd4c2d7da66b9d7b59af4a85b0f7e6
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6872?
CVE-2018-6872 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6872?
The best way to mitigate CVE-2018-6872 is to upgrade to a patched version of GNU Binutils beyond 2.30.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-6872?
CVE-2018-6872 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service through out-of-bounds read and segmentation violation.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-6872?
CVE-2018-6872 affects GNU Binutils version 2.30 and earlier.
Should I be concerned about CVE-2018-6872 on my server?
Yes, if you are using GNU Binutils 2.30 or earlier, you should be concerned as CVE-2018-6872 presents a denial of service risk.
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