7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8769

First published: Sun Mar 18 2018(Updated: )

elfutils 0.170 has a buffer over-read in the ebl_dynamic_tag_name function of libebl/ebldynamictagname.c because SYMTAB_SHNDX is unsupported.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Elfutils=0.170

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-8769?

    CVE-2018-8769 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its buffer over-read vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8769?

    To address CVE-2018-8769, upgrade to a version of elfutils later than 0.170 that mitigates this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8769?

    CVE-2018-8769 specifically affects elfutils version 0.170.

  • What does the CVE-2018-8769 vulnerability involve?

    CVE-2018-8769 involves a buffer over-read in the ebl_dynamic_tag_name function due to unsupported SYMTAB_SHNDX.

  • Who is responsible for maintaining fixes related to CVE-2018-8769?

    The elfutils project is responsible for addressing and providing fixes related to CVE-2018-8769.

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