CVE-2022-27943: Medium severity gnu compiler collection (gcc) vulnerability

Published Mar 26, 2022
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Updated

libiberty/rust-demangle.c in GNU GCC 11.2 allows stack consumption in demangleconst, as demonstrated by nm-new.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GNU gcc=11.2
Fedoraproject Fedora=36

Event History

Mar 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27943?

CVE-2022-27943 is a vulnerability in GNU GCC 11.2 that allows stack consumption in demangle_const.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-27943?

CVE-2022-27943 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-27943?

GNU GCC 11.2 and Fedoraproject Fedora 36 are affected by CVE-2022-27943.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-27943?

There are currently no official patches or updates available for CVE-2022-27943. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisories for any updates.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-27943?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-27943 is CWE-674 (Uncontrolled Recursion).

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