CVE-2020-19724

binutils: memory leak in get_data() in nm.c

Published Aug 22, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A memory consumption issue in get_data function in binutils/nm.c in GNU nm before 2.34 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted command.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-11622 A memory consumption issue in get_data function in binutils/nm.c in GNU nm before 2.34 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted command.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6381-1 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 4, 2024, 4:26 PM
Reserved
Aug 13, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 22, 2023, 7:16 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:59 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 10, 2020, 12:00 AM