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CVE-2018-20002

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

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CVE-2018-20002 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The _bfd_generic_read_minisymbols function in syms.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.31, has a memory leak via a crafted ELF file, leading to a denial of service (memory consumption), as demonstrated by nm.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The _bfd_generic_read_minisymbols function in syms.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.31, has a memory leak via a crafted ELF file, leading to a denial of service (memory consumption), as demonstrated by nm.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.82%

76.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuBinutils2.31
NetappVasa Provider>= 7.2
F5Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller>= 5.0.0, <= 5.1.0
F5Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller4.4.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20002?
The _bfd_generic_read_minisymbols function in syms.c in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.31, has a memory leak via a crafted ELF file, leading to a denial of service (memory consumption), as demonstrated by nm.
How severe is CVE-2018-20002?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20002 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20002?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST