CVE-2020-16591
First published: Wed Dec 09 2020(Updated: )
A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) in GNU Binutils 2.35 due to an invalid read in process_symbol_table, as demonstrated in readeif.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.35 | |
| NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=001890e1f9269697f7e0212430a51479271bdab2
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Reference Links
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210115-0003/
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=25822
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=001890e1f9269697f7e0212430a51479271bdab2
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=001890e1f9269697f7e0212430a51479271bdab2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Denial of Service vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-16591.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-16591?
The severity rating of CVE-2020-16591 is medium with a score of 5.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-16591?
GNU Binutils 2.35 and NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility are affected by CVE-2020-16591.
What is the cause of the vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.35?
The vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.35 is caused by an invalid read in process_symbol_table in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD).
How can I fix the CVE-2020-16591 vulnerability?
It is recommended to update to the latest version of GNU Binutils or NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility as provided by the vendors.
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