CVE-2021-32256
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2021-32256 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.36. It is a stack-overflow issue in demangle_type in rust-demangle.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.36. It is a stack-overflow issue in demangle_type in rust-demangle.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.36 |
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/binutils/+bug/1927070Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/binutils/+bug/1927070Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-32256?
An issue was discovered in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.36. It is a stack-overflow issue in demangle_type in rust-demangle.c.
How severe is CVE-2021-32256?
CVE-2021-32256 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32256?
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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