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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2022-38533

In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.

Vulnerability Description

In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted 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
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GnuBinutils<= 2.39
FedoraprojectFedora36

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-38533?

CVE-2022-38533 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2022-38533?

CVE-2022-38533 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-2022-38533?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils, Fedoraproject Fedora.