CVE-2014-8738
Medium
Description
The _bfd_slurp_extended_name_table function in bfd/archive.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write, segmentation fault, and crash) via a crafted extended name table in an archive.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.0
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Binutils
PublishedJan 15, 2015
First seenJan 15, 2015
How to fix
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu binutils | v ≤ 2.24 | — |
| fedoraproject fedora | 20, 21 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 7.0 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 10.04, 12.04, 14.04, 14.10 | — |
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