CVE-2022-44840
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.46%
Last modified
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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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