Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | >= 2.35, <= 2.40 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2185646Issue Tracking
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-15
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=30285Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2185646Issue Tracking
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-15
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=30285Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1972?
CVE-2023-1972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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 been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.