SB20250226136 - Ubuntu update for binutils

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-57360)

The 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.

2) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0840)

The 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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7306-1