Packages
- binutils - GNU assembler, linker and binary utilities
Details
It was discovered that GNU binutils in nm tool is affected by an
incorrect access control. An attacker could possibly use this issue
to cause a crash. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.04
LTS, and Ubuntu 24.10. (CVE-2024-57360)
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 in nm tool is affected by an
incorrect access control. An attacker could possibly use this issue
to cause a crash. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.04
LTS, and Ubuntu 24.10. (CVE-2024-57360)
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)
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.10 oracular | binutils – 2.43.1-4ubuntu1.1 | ||
| binutils-multiarch – 2.43.1-4ubuntu1.1 | |||
| 24.04 noble | binutils – 2.42-4ubuntu2.4 | ||
| binutils-multiarch – 2.42-4ubuntu2.4 | |||
| 22.04 jammy | binutils – 2.38-4ubuntu2.7 | ||
| binutils-multiarch – 2.38-4ubuntu2.7 | |||
| 20.04 focal | binutils – 2.34-6ubuntu1.10 | ||
| binutils-multiarch – 2.34-6ubuntu1.10 | |||
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