Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2025.7423.2
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-7423-2)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'binutils' package(s) announced via the USN-7423-2 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'binutils' package(s) announced via the USN-7423-2 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: USN-7423-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in GNU. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that GNU binutils incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2025-0840) It was discovered that GNU binutils incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash, expose sensitive information or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2025-1153) It was discovered that ld in GNU binutils incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2025-1176) Affected Software/OS: 'binutils' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 5.1 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2025-0840 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2025-1153 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2025-1176
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