CVE-2023-1579
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2023-1579 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap based buffer overflow in binutils-gdb/bfd/libbfd.c in bfd_getl64.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap based buffer overflow in binutils-gdb/bfd/libbfd.c in bfd_getl64.
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 | 2.39 |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29988Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29988Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-1579?
Heap based buffer overflow in binutils-gdb/bfd/libbfd.c in bfd_getl64.
How severe is CVE-2023-1579?
CVE-2023-1579 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1579?
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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