CVE-2014-8504: Stack-based buffer overflow in the srec_scan function in bfd/srec.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows...

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A malformed file can crash vulnerable GNU binutils tooling. This matters where developers, build systems, or analysis pipelines inspect files from outside the organization. The public record names denial of service and only says other impact is possible, not proven. Exposure is most likely on systems running GNU binutils 2.24 or earlier, including distribution packages based on those versions. Risk increases in automated build, reverse-engineering, malware-analysis, or file-upload workflows that run binutils tools against untrusted files. Treat as a practical operational risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize remediation where binutils processes external or customer-supplied files, because crashes can disrupt engineering, security analysis, or automated build workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory installed GNU binutils and distribution package versions.; Upgrade binutils using vendor advisories or supported package repositories.; Avoid processing untrusted files with vulnerable binutils tools..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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