CVE-2018-6323

binutils: Integer overflow in elf_object_p function in elfcode.h

Published Jan 26, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 5.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The elf_object_p function in elfcode.h in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, has an unsigned integer overflow because bfd_size_type multiplication is not used. A crafted ELF file allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-18084 The elf_object_p function in elfcode.h in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29.1, has an unsigned integer overflow because bfd_size_type multiplication is not used. A crafted ELF file allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4336-2 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4336-3 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 6:01 AM
Reserved
Jan 26, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 26, 2018, 8:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:01 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 25, 2018, 12:00 AM