CVE-2020-16590: Double Free
A double free vulnerability exists in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) (aka libbrd) in GNU Binutils 2.35 in the processsymboltable, as demonstrated in readelf, via a crafted file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16590?
CVE-2020-16590 is a double free vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) in GNU Binutils 2.35 and NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility.
How severe is CVE-2020-16590?
CVE-2020-16590 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).
What software is affected by CVE-2020-16590?
CVE-2020-16590 affects GNU Binutils version 2.35 and NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility.
How can I fix CVE-2020-16590?
To fix CVE-2020-16590, users should update to the latest version of GNU Binutils or NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16590?
For more information about CVE-2020-16590, you can refer to the following references: [link1](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210115-0003/), [link2](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=25821), [link3](https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=c98a4545dc7bf2bcaf1de539c4eb84784680eaa4).