CVE-2024-57360: Medium severity binutils vulnerability
Published Jan 21, 2025
·Updated
https://www.gnu.org/software/binutils/ nm >=2.43 is affected by: Incorrect Access Control. The type of exploitation is: local. The component is: nm --without-symbol-version function.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
GNU binutils>=2.43
debian/binutils<=2.35.2-2, <=2.40-2
2.44-3
Event History
Jan 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:31 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57360?
CVE-2024-57360 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its local exploitation characteristics.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-57360?
To fix CVE-2024-57360, update to a version of GNU Binutils greater than 2.43 that has addressed this access control issue.
3
What components are affected by CVE-2024-57360?
CVE-2024-57360 specifically affects the `nm --without-symbol-version` function in GNU Binutils.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2024-57360?
Users of GNU Binutils version 2.43 and earlier who utilize the `nm --without-symbol-version` function are affected by CVE-2024-57360.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-57360?
CVE-2024-57360 is categorized as an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability.