CVE-2018-9996
First published: Tue Apr 10 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in cplus-dem.c in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.30. Stack Exhaustion occurs in the C++ demangling functions provided by libiberty, and there are recursive stack frames: demangle_template_value_parm, demangle_integral_value, and demangle_expression.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu/binutils | =2.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9996?
CVE-2018-9996 has a high severity due to the stack exhaustion vulnerability in C++ demangling functions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9996?
To fix CVE-2018-9996, upgrade GNU Binutils to a version newer than 2.30 that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-9996?
CVE-2018-9996 specifically affects GNU Binutils version 2.30.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9996?
CVE-2018-9996 is a stack exhaustion vulnerability that may lead to crashes or denial of service.
What components are involved in CVE-2018-9996?
CVE-2018-9996 involves the recursive stack frames in the demangling functions such as demangle_template_value_parm.
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