CVE-2023-25588 Field `the_bfd` of `asymbol` is uninitialized in function `bfd_mach_o_get_synthetic_symtab`
An uninitialized field in Binutils can cause application crashes, leading to local denial of service for users processing Mach-O binaries.
- 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-2023-25588?
CVE-2023-25588 is a medium-severity 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
A flaw was found in Binutils. The field `the_bfd` of `asymbol`struct is uninitialized in the `bfd_mach_o_get_synthetic_symtab` function, which may lead to an application crash and local denial of service.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25588?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Binutils.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25588?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2023-25588 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-25588 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Binutils
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-25588, GHSA-m5xq-q856-p5jf, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-25588.