CVE-2022-38533
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2022-38533 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.
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 | <= 2.39 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221104-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29482Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29482#c2Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221104-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29482Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29482#c2Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38533?
In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2022-38533?
CVE-2022-38533 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38533?
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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