CVE-2014-8485

binutils: lack of range checking leading to controlled write in _bfd_elf_setup_sections()

Published Dec 9, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 7.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The setup_group function in bfd/elf.c in libbfd in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted section group headers in an ELF file.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-184-1 binutils security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3123-1 binutils security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3123-2 binutils-mingw-w64 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-8322 The setup_group function in bfd/elf.c in libbfd in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted section group headers in an ELF file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2496-1 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:18 PM
Reserved
Oct 26, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 9, 2014, 11:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:16 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 24, 2014, 12:00 AM