Description
A memory consumption issue in get_data function in binutils/nm.c in GNU nm before 2.34 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted command.
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 | 2.33.50.20200114-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | binutils | 2.33.50.20200114-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | binutils | 2.33.50.20200114-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | binutils | 2.30-21ubuntu1~18.04.9+esm1 | USN-6381-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | binutils | 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+esm7 | USN-6381-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | binutils | 2.24-5ubuntu14.2+esm3 | USN-6381-1 |
Amazon Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2 | binutils +1 | 2.29.1-31.amzn2.0.1 | ALAS2-2024-2401 |
Advisories 3
- USN-6381-1 binutils vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 29, 2026
- WID-SEC-2023-2165 binutils: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 14, 2024
- ALAS2-2024-2401 Moderate: binutils security update (Amazon Linux 2) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · Jan 9, 2024