CVE-2022-47010

Name: CVE-2022-47010
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-22T19:16:30.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-47010 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered function pr_function_type in prdbg.c in Binutils 2.34 thru 2.38, allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to memory leaks.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered function pr_function_type in prdbg.c in Binutils 2.34 thru 2.38, allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to memory leaks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-401

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Binutils	>= 2.34, <= 2.38

References

https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29262Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29262Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-47010?

An issue was discovered function pr_function_type in prdbg.c in Binutils 2.34 thru 2.38, allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to memory leaks.

How severe is CVE-2022-47010?

CVE-2022-47010 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47010?

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-2022-47010?

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Source: NVD / NIST