Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Binutils by GNU
CVE-2022-35206
5.5MEDIUM
What is CVE-2022-35206?
A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the readelf utility of Binutils version 2.38.50. This flaw is triggered through the read_and_display_attr_value function in the dwarf.c file, which can allow an attacker to cause a denial of service by exploiting this weakness. Proper validation of input is essential to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.