REDHAT-BUG-1595427: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jun 26 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in finish_stab in stabs.c in GNU Binutils 2.30 which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) as demonstrated by an out-of-bounds write of 8 bytes. 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=1595435
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1595433
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1595432
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9689
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1595427
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1595427?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1595427 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How does the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1595427 affect GNU Binutils?
REDHAT-BUG-1595427 affects GNU Binutils by allowing attackers to perform an out-of-bounds write, potentially crashing the application.
What versions of GNU Binutils are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1595427?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1595427 specifically affects GNU Binutils version 2.30.
How can REDHAT-BUG-1595427 be mitigated?
Mitigation for REDHAT-BUG-1595427 can be achieved by updating to a patched version of GNU Binutils.
Are there any known exploits for REDHAT-BUG-1595427?
Yes, there are known exploits for REDHAT-BUG-1595427 that can demonstrate the heap-based buffer overflow in practice.
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