GNU binutils 2.31.1 elfcomm.c process_archive ELF File memory corruption

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GNU binutils 2.31.1 (Programming Tool Software). Affected by this issue is the function process_archive of the file elfcomm.c. There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.