CVE-2023-25586

Local variable `ch_type` in function `bfd_init_section_decompress_status` can be uninitialized

Published Sep 14, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 4.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in Binutils. A logic fail in the bfd_init_section_decompress_status function may lead to the use of an uninitialized variable that can cause a crash and local denial of service.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-29528 A flaw was found in Binutils. A logic fail in the bfd_init_section_decompress_status function may lead to the use of an uninitialized variable that can cause a crash and local denial of service.
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Feb 13, 2025, 4:44 PM
Reserved
Feb 7, 2023, 7:03 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 14, 2023, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:41 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 12, 2022, 12:00 AM