Buffer overflow in Gnu Binutils
CVE-2023-1579
Heap based buffer overflow in binutils-gdb/bfd/libbfd.c in bfd_getl64.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.005 (38.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Gnu Binutils — versions 2.39
- N/a Binutils — versions unknown
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com
- secalert@redhat.com (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-1579?
- CVE-2023-1579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Binutils, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-04-03.
- How severe is CVE-2023-1579?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-1579 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.