CVE-2022-45703: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 22 2023(Updated: )
Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in binutils readelf before 2.40 via function display_debug_section in file readelf.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | <2.40 | |
| debian/binutils | <=2.35.2-2 | 2.40-2 2.43.1-5 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=69bfd1759db41c8d369f9dcc98a135c5a5d97299
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Reference Links
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0003/
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29799
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-45703
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=69bfd1759db41c8d369f9dcc98a135c5a5d97299
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-45703
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-45703
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45703
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-45703
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-45703?
CVE-2022-45703 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in binutils readelf before version 2.40.
How does CVE-2022-45703 affect Binutils Readelf?
CVE-2022-45703 affects Binutils Readelf through the display_debug_section function in the readelf.c file.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-45703?
The severity of CVE-2022-45703 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-45703?
Binutils Readelf versions before 2.40 are affected by CVE-2022-45703.
How can CVE-2022-45703 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2022-45703, upgrade to binutils readelf version 2.40 or later.
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