REDHAT-BUG-1595417: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Jun 26 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.30. A NULL pointer dereference (aka SEGV on unknown address 0x000000000000) was discovered in work_stuff_copy_to_from in cplus-dem.c. References: <a href="https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/binutils/+bug/1763102">https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/binutils/+bug/1763102</a> <a href="https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=85454">https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=85454</a> <a href="https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23057">https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23057</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu/binutils |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/binutils/+bug/1763102
- https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=85454
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23057
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1595429
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1595428
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1595430
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2075
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-12697
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1595417
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1595417?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1595417 is considered moderate due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1595417?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1595417, update to the latest version of GNU Binutils that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1595417?
Systems using affected versions of GNU Binutils 2.30 are vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-1595417.
What kind of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1595417?
REDHAT-BUG-1595417 is categorized as a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.
What potential impact does REDHAT-BUG-1595417 have?
The potential impact of REDHAT-BUG-1595417 includes crashes or instability in the applications making use of the vulnerable version of GNU Binutils.
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