SB2021062607 - openEuler 20.03 LTS SP1 update for binutils 



SB2021062607 - openEuler 20.03 LTS SP1 update for binutils

Published: June 26, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021062607
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3549)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the objdump utility. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write by passing a large section to avr_elf32_load_records_from_section() function and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.