SB2014121009 - Path traversal in GNU Binutils

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SB2014121009 - Path traversal in GNU Binutils

Published: December 10, 2014 Updated: July 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2014121009
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-8737)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to manipulate or delete data.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allow local users to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to (1) strip or (2) objcopy or create arbitrary files via (3) a .. (dot dot) or full path name in an archive to ar.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References