Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Binutils by GNU
CVE-2022-35206

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Binutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2023

Summary

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.

References

https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29290

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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