Uninitialized Heap Vulnerability in GNU Binutils Affects Information Security
CVE-2020-35342

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Binutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2023

Summary

An uninitialized heap vulnerability exists in the GNU Binutils prior to version 2.34, specifically in the tic4x_print_cond function within the opcodes/tic4x-dis.c file. This flaw could potentially allow attackers to exploit the state of heap memory, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. Attackers may leverage this weakness to obtain sensitive data that should remain inaccessible, highlighting the need for timely updates and mitigation measures.

References

https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=25319
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0009/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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