CVE-2023-25588
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2023-25588 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Binutils. The field `the_bfd` of `asymbol`struct is uninitialized in the `bfd_mach_o_get_synthetic_symtab` function, which may lead to an application crash and local denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in Binutils. The field `the_bfd` of `asymbol`struct is uninitialized in the `bfd_mach_o_get_synthetic_symtab` function, which may lead to an application 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-2023-25588Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2167505Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29677Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-25588Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2167505Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29677Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-25588?
A flaw was found in Binutils. The field `the_bfd` of `asymbol`struct is uninitialized in the `bfd_mach_o_get_synthetic_symtab` function, which may lead to an application crash and local denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2023-25588?
CVE-2023-25588 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25588?
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-2023-25588?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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