CVE-2022-44840

Name: CVE-2022-44840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-22T19:16:30.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-44840 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in binutils readelf before 2.40 via function find_section_in_set in file readelf.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in binutils readelf before 2.40 via function find_section_in_set in file readelf.c.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Binutils	< 2.40

References

https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29732Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29732Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44840?

Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in binutils readelf before 2.40 via function find_section_in_set in file readelf.c.

How severe is CVE-2022-44840?

CVE-2022-44840 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44840?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-44840?

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Source: NVD / NIST