REDHAT-BUG-1960717
First published: Fri May 14 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was discovered in objdump as distributed in GNU Binutils version 2.36. A large section parameter can be passed to avr_elf32_load_records_from_section() leading to DoS and memory corruption. Reference: <a href="https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=27294">https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=27294</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=1cfcf3004e1830f8fe9112cfcd15285508d2c2b7">https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=1cfcf3004e1830f8fe9112cfcd15285508d2c2b7</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu/binutils |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=27294
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=1cfcf3004e1830f8fe9112cfcd15285508d2c2b7
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1960718
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1960719
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2021-3549
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1960717
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1960717?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1960717 is categorized as a DoS and memory corruption vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1960717?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1960717, update your GNU Binutils to a patched version that addresses this flaw.
Which versions of GNU Binutils are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1960717?
REDHAT-BUG-1960717 affects GNU Binutils version 2.36 and potentially earlier versions.
What can be the impact of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-1960717?
Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-1960717 can lead to denial of service and memory corruption.
What component of GNU Binutils does REDHAT-BUG-1960717 affect?
REDHAT-BUG-1960717 affects the objdump component of GNU Binutils.
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