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REDHAT-BUG-2167505

First published: Mon Feb 06 2023(Updated: )

In Binutils, the field `the_bfd` of `asymbol` is uninitialized in function `bfd_mach_o_get_synthetic_symtab`. Upstream bug: <a href="https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29677">https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29677</a> Upstream fix: <a href="https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=d12f8998d2d086f0a6606589e5aedb7147e6f2f1">https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=d12f8998d2d086f0a6606589e5aedb7147e6f2f1</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ubuntu/binutils

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2167505?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2167505 has not been explicitly stated, but issues related to uninitialized fields can lead to undefined behavior in applications.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2167505?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2167505, update your GNU Binutils to the latest version that includes the upstream fix.

  • Which versions of GNU Binutils are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2167505?

    Specific versions of GNU Binutils that include the vulnerable code are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2167505, but the exact versions are not clearly defined.

  • What are the implications of REDHAT-BUG-2167505?

    The implications of REDHAT-BUG-2167505 may include potential crashes or security vulnerabilities in software that relies on the affected Binutils.

  • Where can I find more information about REDHAT-BUG-2167505?

    More information about REDHAT-BUG-2167505 can be found by searching for the related bug reports and documentation from the GNU project.

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