NULL pointer dereference in Broadcom Brocade_fabric_operating_system_firmware

CVE-2020-35496

There's a flaw in bfd_pef_scan_start_address() of bfd/pef.c in binutils which could allow an attacker who is able to submit a crafted file to be processed by objdump to cause a NULL pointer dereference. The greatest threat of this flaw is…

EPSS: 0.011 (62.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35496?
CVE-2020-35496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brocade_fabric_operating_system_firmware, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2021-01-04.
How severe is CVE-2020-35496?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-35496 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.