GNU binutils up to 2.24 srec_scan memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in GNU binutils up to 2.24. Affected by this vulnerability is the function srec_scan. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-8504. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GNU binutils up to 2.24 (Programming Tool Software). This affects the function srec_scan. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the srec_scan function in bfd/srec.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted file.

The weakness was released 12/09/2014 by Michal Zalewski (Website). The advisory is shared at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-8504 since 10/28/2014. 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 are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80444 (Debian DSA-3123-1 : binutils - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian 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).

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 databases at Tenable (80444), SecurityFocus (BID 70761†), Secunia (SA62241†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47568†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-68059, VDB-68073, VDB-68091 and VDB-68108. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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
• 2.24

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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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: 80444
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3123-1 : binutils - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 14611
OpenVAS Name: Amazon Linux Local Check: alas-2015-620
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: 708d7d0d11f0f2d776171979aa3479e8e12a38a0

Timelineinfo

10/27/2014 🔍
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10/28/2014 +1 days 🔍
12/09/2014 +42 days 🔍
12/09/2014 +0 days 🔍
12/11/2014 +2 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +106 days 🔍
04/07/2022 +2568 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: USN-2496-1
Researcher: Michal Zalewski
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2014-8504 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8504
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73161

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SecurityFocus: 70761 - binutils 'srec.c' Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 62241
Vulnerability Center: 47568 - GNU binutils <=2.24 'bfd/srec.c\x27 Remote Code Execution and DoS Vulnerability via a Crafted File, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/07/2022 14:20
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (61), 06/15/2017 11:21 (11), 04/07/2022 14:16 (4), 04/07/2022 14:20 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:A70:103

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