CVE-2020-19726
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.66%
Last modified
CVE-2020-19726 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in binutils libbfd.c 2.36 relating to the auxiliary symbol data allows attackers to read or write to system memory or cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in binutils libbfd.c 2.36 relating to the auxiliary symbol data allows attackers to read or write to system memory or cause a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.36 |
References
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=26240Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=26241Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=26240Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=26241Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-19726?
An issue was discovered in binutils libbfd.c 2.36 relating to the auxiliary symbol data allows attackers to read or write to system memory or cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-19726?
CVE-2020-19726 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-19726?
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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