CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.47 affects the ELF Orphan Section Handler, specifically the elf_orphan_compatible function, leading to a null pointer dereference. This flaw requires local access to exploit, potentially allowing attackers to crash the application or execute arbitrary code. Organizations using this version of GNU Binutils should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential local attacks.
Public Exploit Signal
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Original NVD Description
A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.47. This vulnerability affects the function elf_orphan_compatible of the file ld/ldelf.c of the component ELF Orphan Section Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through a bug report but has not responded yet.