CVE-2018-6543

binutils: integer overflow in load_specific_debug_section function in objdump.c

Published Feb 2, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
In GNU Binutils 2.30, there's an integer overflow in the function load_specific_debug_section() in objdump.c, which results in `malloc()` with 0 size. 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-2018-18295 In GNU Binutils 2.30, there's an integer overflow in the function load_specific_debug_section() in objdump.c, which results in `malloc()` with 0 size. 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-6413-1 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 6:10 AM
Reserved
Feb 2, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 2, 2018, 9:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:01 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 1, 2018, 12:00 AM