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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.6581.1
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6581-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'binutils' package(s) announced via the USN-6581-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'binutils' package(s) announced via the USN-6581-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that GNU binutils was not properly performing bounds
checks in several functions, which could lead to a buffer overflow. An
attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service,
expose sensitive information or execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2022-44840, CVE-2022-45703)

It was discovered that GNU binutils incorrectly handled memory management
operations in several of its functions, which could lead to excessive
memory consumption due to memory leaks. An attacker could possibly use
these issues to cause a denial of service.
(CVE-2022-47007, CVE-2022-47008, CVE-2022-47010, CVE-2022-47011)

Affected Software/OS:
'binutils' package(s) on Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
7.2

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2022-44840
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29732
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2022-45703
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29799
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2022-47007
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29254
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2022-47008
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29255%20
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2022-47010
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29262
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2022-47011
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29261
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