CVE-2021-33294

elfutils: an infinite loop was found in the function handle_symtab in readelf.c which causes denial of service

Published Jul 18, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In elfutils 0.183, an infinite loop was found in the function handle_symtab in readelf.c .Which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted file.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-20005 In elfutils 0.183, an infinite loop was found in the function handle_symtab in readelf.c .Which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6322-1 elfutils vulnerabilities
History
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Low

threat_severity

Moderate

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

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 14, 2026, 11:39 AM
Reserved
May 20, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 18, 2023, 2:15 PM
Modified
Oct 14, 2026, 12:17 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 18, 2023, 12:00 AM