REDHAT-BUG-1573365: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue May 01 2018(Updated: )
GNU Binutils through version 2.30 is vulnerable to a NULL pointer dereference in dwarf2.c:concat_filename(). An attacker could exploit this to crash the nm-new application by providing a binary file. Upstream Issue: <a href="https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23065">https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23065</a> Upstream Patch: <a href="https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=6327533b1fd29fa86f6bf34e61c332c010e3c689">https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=6327533b1fd29fa86f6bf34e61c332c010e3c689</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu/binutils | <=2.30 |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23065
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=6327533b1fd29fa86f6bf34e61c332c010e3c689
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1573368
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1573366
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1573369
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3032
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1573365
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1573365?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1573365 is considered high due to its potential to crash applications.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1573365?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1573365, update GNU Binutils to a version higher than 2.30.
What are the symptoms of REDHAT-BUG-1573365?
The symptoms of REDHAT-BUG-1573365 include the nm-new application crashing when processing a vulnerable binary file.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1573365 be exploited remotely?
REDHAT-BUG-1573365 can potentially be exploited by an attacker providing a specially crafted binary file.
Which versions of GNU Binutils are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1573365?
GNU Binutils versions up to and including 2.30 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1573365.
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