CVE-2023-25586
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2023-25586 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Binutils. A logic fail in the bfd_init_section_decompress_status function may lead to the use of an uninitialized variable that can cause a crash and local denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in Binutils. A logic fail in the bfd_init_section_decompress_status function may lead to the use of an uninitialized variable that can cause a crash and local denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.40 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-25586Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2167502Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29855Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-25586Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2167502Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29855Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-25586?
A flaw was found in Binutils. A logic fail in the bfd_init_section_decompress_status function may lead to the use of an uninitialized variable that can cause a crash and local denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2023-25586?
CVE-2023-25586 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25586?
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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