CVE-2021-45078 (High) detected in srcdc68203c791d61132fb706541d939ef160c2e638

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CVE-2021-45078 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - srcdc68203c791d61132fb706541d939ef160c2e638

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Vulnerable Source Files (0)

Vulnerability Details

stab_xcoff_builtin_type in stabs.c in GNU Binutils through 2.37 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact, as demonstrated by an out-of-bounds write. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2018-12699.

Publish Date: 2021-12-15

URL: CVE-2021-45078

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45078

Release Date: 2021-12-15

Fix Resolution: binutils - 2.37.50.20220106-1

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.