CVE-2020-19724: Medium severity binutils vulnerability
A memory consumption issue in getdata function in binutils/nm.c in GNU nm before 2.34 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted command.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-19724?
The severity of CVE-2020-19724 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How does CVE-2020-19724 affect GNU Binutils?
CVE-2020-19724 affects GNU Binutils versions before 2.34.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2020-19724?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-19724 by causing a denial of service through a crafted command.
Are there any remedies available for CVE-2020-19724?
Yes, updated versions of GNU Binutils (2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, and 2.41-5) are available to address CVE-2020-19724.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-19724?
More information about CVE-2020-19724 can be found at the following references: [Link 1](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=25362), [Link 2](https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=805f38bc551de820bcd7b31d3c5731ae27cf853a), [Link 3](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-19724).