CVE-2022-44840: Buffer Overflow
Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in binutils readelf before 2.40 via function findsectioninset in file readelf.c.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/binutilsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.40-2Fixed in 2.44-3Fixed in 2.47.50.20261021-1 - Upgrade
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debian/binutilsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.40-2 - Upgrade
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binutilsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.40
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this heap buffer overflow vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this heap buffer overflow vulnerability is CVE-2022-44840.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
The GNU Binutils package before version 2.40 and certain versions of the binutils package in Debian and Ubuntu are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44840?
The severity of CVE-2022-44840 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I fix this vulnerability in GNU Binutils?
To fix this vulnerability in GNU Binutils, you need to update to version 2.40 or later.
How can I fix this vulnerability in Debian and Ubuntu?
To fix this vulnerability in Debian, update the binutils package to version 2.40-2 or 2.41-5. For Ubuntu, update the binutils package to the respective versions specified in the Ubuntu security advisories.