Vulnerability Description
In GNU Binutils 2.31.1, there is a use-after-free in the error function in elfcomm.c when called from the process_archive function in readelf.c via a crafted ELF file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.31.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00072.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106370Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24049ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K38336243Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00072.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106370Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24049ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K38336243Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20623?
CVE-2018-20623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In GNU Binutils 2.31.1, there is a use-after-free in the error function in elfcomm.c when called from the process_archive function in readelf.c via a crafted ELF file.
How severe is CVE-2018-20623?
CVE-2018-20623 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20623?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.