CVE-2020-16591
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.88%
Last modified
CVE-2020-16591 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) in GNU Binutils 2.35 due to an invalid read in process_symbol_table, as demonstrated in readeif.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) in GNU Binutils 2.35 due to an invalid read in process_symbol_table, as demonstrated in readeif.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.35 |
| Netapp | Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility | All versions |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210115-0003/Technical Description
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=25822Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210115-0003/Technical Description
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=25822Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16591?
A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) in GNU Binutils 2.35 due to an invalid read in process_symbol_table, as demonstrated in readeif.
How severe is CVE-2020-16591?
CVE-2020-16591 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16591?
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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