CVE-2020-19726

binutils: heap-based buffer overflow in bfd_getl32() in bfd/libbfd.c

Published Aug 22, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in binutils libbfd.c 2.36 relating to the auxiliary symbol data allows attackers to read or write to system memory or cause a denial of service.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-11624 An issue was discovered in binutils libbfd.c 2.36 relating to the auxiliary symbol data allows attackers to read or write to system memory or cause a denial of service.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6381-1 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6544-1 GNU binutils vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-400
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 4, 2024, 4:24 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
Moderate
Public date
Jul 14, 2023, 12:00 AM