GNU binutils up to 2.23 srec_scan memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in GNU binutils up to 2.23. Affected is the function srec_scan. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2014-8484. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU binutils up to 2.23 (Programming Tool Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function srec_scan. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The srec_scan function in bfd/srec.c in libdbfd in GNU binutils before 2.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a small S-record.

The weakness was published 12/09/2014 by Michal Zalewski (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-8484 since 10/24/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79748 (Fedora 20 : avr-binutils-2.24-3.fc20 (2014-14963)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350082 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for binutils: ALAS-2015-620).

Upgrading to version 2.24 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (79748), SecurityFocus (BID 70741†), Secunia (SA62241†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49343†). Similar entries are available at VDB-68059, VDB-68073, VDB-68091 and VDB-68108. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Programming Tool Software

Vendor

• GNU

Name

• binutils

Version

• 2.0
• 2.1
• 2.2
• 2.3
• 2.4
• 2.5
• 2.6
• 2.7
• 2.8
• 2.9
• 2.10
• 2.11
• 2.12
• 2.13
• 2.14
• 2.15
• 2.16
• 2.17
• 2.18
• 2.19
• 2.20
• 2.21
• 2.22
• 2.23

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 79748
Nessus Name: Fedora 20 : avr-binutils-2.24-3.fc20 (2014-14963)
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OpenVAS ID: 14611
OpenVAS Name: Amazon Linux Local Check: alas-2015-620
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: binutils 2.24
Patch: bd25671c6f202c4a5108883caa2adb24ff6f361f

Timelineinfo

10/23/2014 🔍
10/24/2014 +1 days 🔍
10/24/2014 +0 days 🔍
12/06/2014 +43 days 🔍
12/09/2014 +3 days 🔍
12/09/2014 +0 days 🔍
01/14/2015 +36 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +72 days 🔍
04/05/2015 +9 days 🔍
04/07/2022 +2559 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: USN-2496-1
Researcher: Michal Zalewski
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-8484 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8484
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73160

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SecurityFocus: 70741 - binutils CVE-2014-8485 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 62241 - Debian update for binutils-mingw-w64, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 49343 - GNU binutils before 2.25 Remote DoS via a Small S-Record, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/07/2022 14:14
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (67), 06/24/2017 09:43 (12), 04/07/2022 14:12 (5), 04/07/2022 14:14 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:29C:103

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