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MIPS Binary Loader May Crash or Behave Unexpectedly
published 8 months ago
Summary
A potential issue has been discovered in a binary loader used for MIPS binaries. If exploited, it could cause the loader to crash or behave unexpectedly, potentially leading to system instability or data corruption. Affected users should consider updating the loader to the latest version to mitigate this risk.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSS-Fuzz | – | binutils | All versions |
Original advisory text
UNKNOWN READ in bfd_getl32
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=489127262
```
Crash type: UNKNOWN READ
Crash state:
bfd_getl32
mips32_64bit_reloc
bfd_perform_relocation
```
```
Crash type: UNKNOWN READ
Crash state:
bfd_getl32
mips32_64bit_reloc
bfd_perform_relocation
```
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=489127262 Third Party Advisory
Timeline
Published4 Mar 2026
Updated14 Mar 2026
First seen14 Mar 2026
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