pe coff reader

About this tag
The pe coff reader tag covers discussions about the PE/COFF parser used in tools like GNU Debugger (GDB). A key topic is CVE-2023-39129, a use-after-free vulnerability in GDB's PE/COFF reader that can cause crashes when processing specially crafted export data. This highlights risks in developer tools that parse untrusted PE/COFF files, affecting availability. The tag is relevant for security researchers, developers, and IT professionals working with binary analysis or debugging on Windows systems.

  1. CVE-2023-39129: GDB PE/COFF Parser Use-After-Free Denies Debugging

    The discovery of CVE-2023-39129 — a heap use‑after‑free in GNU Debugger (GDB) located in the PE/COFF reader path — is a textbook reminder that even long‑standing, developer‑only tools can become operational hazards when they parse untrusted inputs. The bug, traced to the function...
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