Heap Buffer Overflow in GNU Binutils Affects File Stripping Operations
CVE-2022-38533

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Binutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 August 2022

What is CVE-2022-38533?

The vulnerability identified in GNU Binutils prior to version 2.40 manifests as a heap buffer overflow within the 'bfd_getl32' error function. This issue arises during the execution of file stripping operations conducted by the 'strip_main' function, which can lead to potential crashes or other undesired behaviors when processing a specially crafted file. Users and organizations utilizing impacted versions are advised to upgrade to protect against this flaw.

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References

https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29482
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29482#c2
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29495

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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