CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedGNU Binutils 2.47 contains a vulnerability in the elf_x86_64_relocate_section function, which can lead to a local buffer overflow due to improper handling of the roff argument. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Organizations using this version should prioritize upgrading to version 2.48 to mitigate potential exploitation risks.
Public Exploit Signal
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Original NVD Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in GNU Binutils 2.47. Affected by this vulnerability is the function elf_x86_64_relocate_section of the file bfd/elf64-x86-64.c of the component ld. Such manipulation of the argument roff leads to buffer overflow. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.48 addresses this issue. The name of the patch is 471130b39c03623ec6d78ece377ff4da3f6bfe7b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.