Assertion Failure in Binutils Readelf - Denial of Service Vulnerability

CVE-2022-35205

Summary

An issue has been identified in the Binutils readelf utility where an assertion failure can be triggered in the display_debug_names function. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the affected version, leading to a denial of service. When exploited, it can lead to unexpected application behavior or crashes, thereby impacting system stability and availability. Users of the affected product are advised to implement mitigations and update to secured versions as necessary.

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