CVE-2014-8737
Low
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allow local users to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to (1) strip or (2) objcopy or create arbitrary files via (3) a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to ar.
SeverityLow
CVSS3.6
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 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 10.04, 12.04, 14.04, 14.10 | — |
| fedoraproject fedora | 19, 20, 21 | — |
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