CVE-2023-25584 Out of bounds read in parse_module function in bfd/vms-alpha.c
An out-of-bounds read in Binutils' VMS-Alpha parser allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-25584?
CVE-2023-25584 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gnu Binutils, published on 14 Sep 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in the parse_module function in bfd/vms-alpha.c in Binutils.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25584?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Binutils.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25584?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-25584 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25584 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Binutils
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-25584, GHSA-xgv8-vx7r-x752, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-25584.