CVE-2023-25586: Local variable `ch_type` in function `bfd_init_section_decompress_status` can be uninitialized
First published: Mon Dec 12 2022(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Binutils. A logic fail in the bfd_init_section_decompress_status function may lead to the use of an uninitialized variable that can cause a crash and local denial of service.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.40 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=5830876a0cca17bef3b2d54908928e72cca53502
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-25586
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2167502
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29855
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=5830876a0cca17bef3b2d54908928e72cca53502
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-25586 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25586 https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29855 https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=5830876a0cca17bef3b2d54908928e72cca53502
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231103-0003/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this flaw in Binutils?
The vulnerability ID for this flaw in Binutils is CVE-2023-25586.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-25586?
CVE-2023-25586 has a severity level of medium (5.5).
Which version of Binutils is affected by CVE-2023-25586?
Binutils version 2.40 is affected by CVE-2023-25586.
What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?
The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-908 and CWE-457.
How can this vulnerability in Binutils be exploited?
This vulnerability in Binutils can be exploited by causing a crash and local denial of service through the use of an uninitialized variable.
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