======================================================================= Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7718-1 August 26, 2025
binutils vulnerability ======================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Summary: GNU binutils could be made to crash if it received a specially crafted input. Software Description: - binutils: GNU assembler, linker and binary utilities Details: It was discovered that GNU binutils incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS binutils 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+esm12 Available with Ubuntu Pro binutils-multiarch 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8+esm12 Available with Ubuntu Pro In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7718-1 CVE-2025-7545
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