CVE-2014-8503
High
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ihex_scan function in bfd/ihex.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted ihex file.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Binutils
PublishedDec 9, 2014
First seenDec 9, 2014
How to fix
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu binutils | v ≤ 2.24 | — |
| fedoraproject fedora | 19, 20, 21 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 10.04, 12.04, 14.04, 14.10 | — |
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