Ubuntu update for binutils
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-57360 CVE-2025-0840 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 CWE-121 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system binutils-multiarch (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component binutils (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU103886
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-57360
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling files within the nm binary. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Update the affected package binutils to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 20.04 - 24.10
binutils-multiarch (Ubuntu package): before 2.34-6ubuntu1.10
binutils (Ubuntu package): before 2.34-6ubuntu1.10
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:20.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:22.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:24.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:24.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:binutils-multiarch_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:binutils_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7306-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU103887
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0840
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the disassemble_bytes() function in binutils/objdump.c within the nm binary. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package binutils to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 20.04 - 24.10
binutils-multiarch (Ubuntu package): before 2.34-6ubuntu1.10
binutils (Ubuntu package): before 2.34-6ubuntu1.10
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:binutils-multiarch_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:binutils_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7306-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
