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.
Analysis and contextual insights are available on OpenCVE Cloud.
Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
Additional remediation guidance may be available on OpenCVE Cloud.
Tracking
Sign in to view the affected projects.
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-184-1 | binutils security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3123-1 | binutils security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3123-2 | binutils-mingw-w64 security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2014-8570 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2496-1 | GNU binutils vulnerabilities |
References
History
No history.
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T13:26:02.477Z
Reserved: 2014-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2014-8738
No data.
Status : Modified
Published: 2015-01-15T15:59:14.297
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2014-8738
OpenCVE Enrichment
No data.
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN