REDHAT-BUG-1937784: Buffer Overflow
A flaw was found in GNU Binutils 2.35.1. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in bfdelfslurpsecondaryrelocsection in elf.c because the number of symbols is not caculated correctly.
Upstream bug:
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/showbug.cgi?id=26931
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Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1937784?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1937784 is considered high due to the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1937784?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1937784, upgrade to the patched version of GNU Binutils that addresses this heap-based buffer overflow.
Which versions of GNU Binutils are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1937784?
REDHAT-BUG-1937784 affects GNU Binutils version 2.35.1 and possibly earlier versions.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1937784?
REDHAT-BUG-1937784 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What are the potential implications of REDHAT-BUG-1937784?
The implications of REDHAT-BUG-1937784 may include data corruption, application crashes, or potential remote code execution.