CVE-2020-35448
First published: Sun Dec 27 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.35.1. A heap-based buffer over-read can occur in bfd_getl_signed_32 in libbfd.c because sh_entsize is not validated in _bfd_elf_slurp_secondary_reloc_section in elf.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.35.1 | |
| NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=8642dafaef21aa6747cec01df1977e9c52eb4679
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Reference Links
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-24
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210129-0008/
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=26574
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=8642dafaef21aa6747cec01df1977e9c52eb4679
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1950481
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1950480
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:4364
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-35448
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1950478
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=8642dafaef21aa6747cec01df1977e9c52eb4679
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35448?
CVE-2020-35448 is a vulnerability in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd) as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.35.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-35448?
CVE-2020-35448 has a severity value of 3.3, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2020-35448 affect the software?
CVE-2020-35448 affects GNU Binutils version 2.35.1 and NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-35448?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2020-35448 is included in Binutils version 2.36.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-35448?
CVE-2020-35448 is associated with CWE-125, which is the Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability.
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