GNU Binutils 2.34 File Descriptor process_symbol_table double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GNU Binutils 2.34. Affected by this vulnerability is the function process_symbol_table of the component File Descriptor Handler. Performing a manipulation results in double free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-16590. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.34 (Programming Tool Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function process_symbol_table of the component File Descriptor Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 12/10/2020. The advisory is shared at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-16590. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at sourceware.org.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Patch: sourceware.org

Timelineinfo

08/03/2020 🔍
12/10/2020 +129 days 🔍
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12/15/2020 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: sourceware.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-16590 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-16590
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-165957

Entryinfo

Created: 12/10/2020 07:37
Updated: 12/15/2020 13:07
Changes: 12/10/2020 07:37 (40), 12/15/2020 13:03 (2), 12/15/2020 13:07 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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