CVE-2014-8738: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8738: The _bfd_slurp_extended_name_table function in bfd/archive.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote...

The _bfd_slurp_extended_name_table function in bfd/archive.c in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write, segmentation fault, and crash) via a crafted extended name table in an archive.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-8738 is a crash flaw in GNU binutils 2.24 and earlier. If a vulnerable tool processes a malicious archive, it can crash, disrupting build, analysis, or file-processing workflows. Exposure is most likely where binutils or libbfd-based tools process untrusted archive files, including developer workstations, build systems, package analysis, and automated malware or artifact scanning pipelines. Treat as a targeted operational risk. Prioritize remediation on internet-facing or automated pipelines that inspect untrusted files; routine patching is reasonable for developer-only endpoints. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running GNU binutils 2.24 or earlier.; Apply binutils updates from the relevant OS or distribution advisory.; Avoid processing untrusted archive files with vulnerable binutils tools..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 15, 2015, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=bb0d867169d7e9743d229804106a8fbcab7f3b3fCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=17533CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201612-24CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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