GNU Binutils elf.c bfd_elf_set_group_contents out-of-bounds write
Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GNU Binutils 2.45. Affected by this issue is the function bfd_elf_set_group_contents of the file bfd/elf.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is 41461010eb7c79fee7a9d5f6209accdaac66cc6b. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- arthurx (VulDB User)
References
- https://vuldb.com/?id.316244
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.316244
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.614375
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33050
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33050#c2
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=16118
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=41461010eb7c79fee7a9d5f6209accdaac66cc6b
- https://www.gnu.org/
