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.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade binutilsUpgrade binutils-mingw-w64 | Jul 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade sys-devel/binutils. | Oct 30, 2017 | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade binutils-develUpgrade binutils | Oct 16, 2024 | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Redhat_linux | — | No solution exists | Jul 9, 2025 | Nov 2, 2014 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade binutils-goldUpgrade binutils-develUpgrade binutilsUpgrade cross-spu-binutilsUpgrade cross-ppc-binutilsUpgrade binutils-devel-32bit | Dec 18, 2015 | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade binutils-multiarchUpgrade binutils | Nov 8, 2024 | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Vmware Photon_os | — | Use 'tdnf update' to upgrade all packages to the latest version. | Jan 20, 2025 | Jan 15, 2015 |
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