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GNU Binutils assembler Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA21508
Release Date: 2006-08-17
Popularity: 8,823 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:GNU Binutils 2.x

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Description:
Tavis Ormandy has reported a vulnerability in GNU Binutils, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.

The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error within the GNU assembler. This can be exploited to cause a buffer overflow by tricking a user into assembling a specially crafted assembly file.

Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running GNU assembler.

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