CVE-2018-6872
Medium
Description
The elf_parse_notes function in elf.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.30, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and segmentation violation) via a note with a large alignment.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Binutils
PublishedFeb 9, 2018
First seenFeb 9, 2018
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu binutils | 2.30 | — |
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