CVE-2018-10372: process_cu_tu_index in dwarf.c in GNU Binutils 2.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (h...

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CVE-2018-10372 is a denial-of-service issue in GNU Binutils 2.30. A crafted binary can make tools such as readelf crash while parsing DWARF data. This is not described as code execution in the supplied sources, but it can disrupt build, malware-analysis, CI, or file-inspection services that process untrusted binaries. Exposure is most likely where GNU Binutils 2.30, especially readelf, processes untrusted or externally supplied binaries. Workstations, build systems, package pipelines, reverse-engineering environments, and automated upload scanners may be affected if they use vulnerable distribution packages. Treat this as a targeted availability risk, not a confirmed breach indicator. Prioritize remediation for automated binary-processing environments and shared build or analysis infrastructure. For ordinary endpoints, handle through normal OS package maintenance unless local workflows parse untrusted binaries. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor binutils updates from the relevant distribution advisory.; Check Red Hat, Gentoo, or Ubuntu guidance for exact fixed packages.; Avoid processing untrusted binaries on shared or privileged systems..

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Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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