Description
The _bfd_elf_parse_attributes function in elf-attrs.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.29, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (_bfd_elf_attr_strdup heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | binutils | 2.29-9 | — |
| Debian 13 | binutils | 2.29-9 | — |
| Debian 12 | binutils | 2.29-9 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | binutils | 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+esm1 | USN-4336-2 |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | binutils | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | binutils +2 | 2.29.1-9.20.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:3170-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | binutils +2 | 2.29.1-9.20.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:3170-1 |
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| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | binutils | 2.29.1-9.20.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:3170-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | binutils | 2.29.1-9.20.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:3170-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | binutils | 2.29.1-9.20.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:3170-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | binutils | 2.37-1.3 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10651-1 |
Advisories 3
- USN-4336-2 binutils vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 25, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10651-1 binutils-2.37-1.3 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:3170-1 Security update for binutils SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026