REDHAT-BUG-1956423
First published: Mon May 03 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was discovered in GNU libiberty within demangle_path() in rust-demangle.c, as distributed in GNU Binutils version 2.36. A crafted symbol can cause stack memory to be exhausted leading to a crash. Reference: <a href="https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/binutils/+bug/1925348">https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/binutils/+bug/1925348</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu/binutils | =2.36 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/binutils/+bug/1925348
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1956424
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1956425
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2021-3530
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1982320
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1956423
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1956423?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1956423 is considered high due to the potential for crashing applications.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1956423?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1956423, update to a patched version of GNU Binutils beyond 2.36.
What versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1956423?
REDHAT-BUG-1956423 affects GNU Binutils version 2.36.
What component does REDHAT-BUG-1956423 affect?
REDHAT-BUG-1956423 affects the demangle_path() function in rust-demangle.c.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1956423?
REDHAT-BUG-1956423 is a stack exhaustion vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
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