addr2line

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The addr2line tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the GNU Binutils utility used to convert addresses into file names and line numbers. Recent content highlights CVE-2022-47673, a high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in addr2line versions before 2.39.3. The flaw resides in the parse_module function and can cause crashes or unspecified impacts. Users discuss patching strategies, updating Binutils, and mitigating risks in automated workflows such as CI/CD pipelines and crash-analysis toolchains. The tag is relevant for developers, system administrators, and security professionals managing debugging tools on Windows or cross-platform environments.

  1. Patch Binutils addr2line CVE-2022-47673: Fix Out-of-Bounds Read Now

    The discovery of CVE-2022-47673 exposes a subtle but consequential memory-safety problem inside GNU Binutils’ addr2line utility: the function parse_module performs unchecked reads that can step outside buffer bounds in versions before 2.39.3, creating an out‑of‑bounds read that can crash...
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