RHSA-2024:9689: Low: binutils security update
Low: binutils security update
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The binutils packages provide a collection of binary utilities for the manipulation of object code in various object file formats. It includes the ar, as, gprof, ld, nm, objcopy, objdump, ranlib, readelf, size, strings, strip, and addr2line utilities.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> binutils: heap-based buffer overflow in finishstab in stabs.c (CVE-2018-12699)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:9689?
The severity of RHSA-2024:9689 is classified as low.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:9689?
You can fix RHSA-2024:9689 by updating the binutils packages to version 2.30-125.el8_10.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:9689?
RHSA-2024:9689 affects multiple Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems including x86_64, ARM 64, Power little endian, and IBM z Systems.
What is the purpose of the binutils package mentioned in RHSA-2024:9689?
The binutils package provides a collection of binary utilities for the manipulation of object code in various object file formats.
Is there a devel package affected by RHSA-2024:9689?
Yes, the binutils-devel package is also affected by RHSA-2024:9689.