CVE-2021-46174 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in Binutils objdump allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted binaries.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-46174?
CVE-2021-46174 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gnu Binutils, published on 22 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in function bfd_getl32 in Binutils objdump 3.37.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-46174?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Binutils.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46174?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-46174 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-46174 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Binutils
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-46174, GHSA-cv46-gf8j-q5p9, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-46174.