VDB-119835 · CVE-2018-12700 · BID 104541

GNU binutils 2.30 debug.c debug_write_type resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in GNU binutils 2.30. Affected by this issue is the function debug_write_type of the file debug.c. Performing a manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-12700. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GNU binutils 2.30 (Programming Tool Software). This affects the function debug_write_type of the file debug.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

A Stack Exhaustion issue was discovered in debug_write_type in debug.c in GNU Binutils 2.30 because of DEBUG_KIND_INDIRECT infinite recursion.

The bug was discovered 04/18/2018. The weakness was published 06/23/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-12700 since 06/23/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 66 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 104541†). Similar entries are available at VDB-119834, VDB-119833 and VDB-119832. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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04/18/2018 🔍
06/23/2018 +65 days 🔍
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06/24/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/21/2020 +607 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-12700 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-12700
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119835
SecurityFocus: 104541 - GNU Binutils CVE-2018-12700 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2018 12:20
Updated: 02/21/2020 15:02
Changes: 06/24/2018 12:20 (62), 02/21/2020 15:02 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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