GNU Binutils
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:binutils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 2.43
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in GNU Binutils version 2.43, specifically within the 'nm' component. The issue arises in the function '__sanitizer::internal_strlen' in 'binutils/nm.c', where improper manipulation of the argument const creates the potential for a buffer overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, although the complexity of the attack is considered high, making exploitation difficult.
Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a denial-of-service condition.
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