CVE-2021-3549

binutils: heap-based buffer overflow in avr_elf32_load_records_from_section() via large section parameter

Published May 26, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An out of bounds flaw was found in GNU binutils objdump utility version 2.36. An attacker could use this flaw and pass a large section to avr_elf32_load_records_from_section() probably resulting in a crash or in some cases memory corruption. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to integrity as well as system availability.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-26860 An out of bounds flaw was found in GNU binutils objdump utility version 2.36. An attacker could use this flaw and pass a large section to avr_elf32_load_records_from_section() probably resulting in a crash or in some cases memory corruption. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to integrity as well as system availability.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Feb 28, 2025, 1:07 PM
Reserved
May 12, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 26, 2021, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:05 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 31, 2021, 12:00 AM