CVE-2023-1972
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2023-1972 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential heap based buffer overflow was found in _bfd_elf_slurp_version_tables() in bfd/elf.c. This may lead to loss of availability.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A potential heap based buffer overflow was found in _bfd_elf_slurp_version_tables() in bfd/elf.c. This may lead to loss of availability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | >= 2.35, <= 2.40 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2185646Issue Tracking
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=30285Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2185646Issue Tracking
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=30285Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-1972?
A potential heap based buffer overflow was found in _bfd_elf_slurp_version_tables() in bfd/elf.c. This may lead to loss of availability.
How severe is CVE-2023-1972?
CVE-2023-1972 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1972?
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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