CVE-2014-8738
UnknownEPSS 5.21%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8738 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The _bfd_slurp_extended_name_table function in bfd/archive.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write, segmentation fault, and crash) via a crafted extended name table in an archive.. EPSS estimates a 5.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The _bfd_slurp_extended_name_table function in bfd/archive.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write, segmentation fault, and crash) via a crafted extended name table in an archive.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 21 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Gnu | Binutils | <= 2.24 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.10 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3123Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/02/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/05/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/13/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2496-1Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17533Issue Tracking
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3123Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/02/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/05/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/13/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2496-1Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17533Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8738?
The _bfd_slurp_extended_name_table function in bfd/archive.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write, segmentation fault, and crash) via a crafted extended name table in an archive.
How severe is CVE-2014-8738?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8738 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8738?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2014-8738?
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