CVE-2023-1579: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Mar 22 2023(Updated: )
Heap based buffer overflow in binutils-gdb/bfd/libbfd.c in bfd_getl64.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.39 | |
| redhat/binutils | <2.40 | 2.40 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=11d171f1910b508a81d21faa087ad1af573407d8
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Reference Links
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-15
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0009/
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29988
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=11d171f1910b508a81d21faa087ad1af573407d8
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181207
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181213
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181203
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181208
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181209
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181214
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181210
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181215
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181204
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181205
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181211
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181216
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181206
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2181212
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2353
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2180905
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=11d171f1910b508a81d21faa087ad1af573407d8
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-1579?
CVE-2023-1579 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in binutils-gdb/bfd/libbfd.c in bfd_getl64.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1579?
The severity of CVE-2023-1579 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2023-1579 impact software versions 2.39 of GNU Binutils?
CVE-2023-1579 affects software versions 2.39 of GNU Binutils with a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in bfd_getl64 function.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-1579?
Yes, users are advised to update to a patched version of binutils-gdb to fix the CVE-2023-1579 vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-1579?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-1579 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0009/), [Reference 2](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29988), [Reference 3](https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=11d171f1910b508a81d21faa087ad1af573407d8).
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