GNU Binutils 2.34 debug_get_real_type null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.34. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects the function debug_get_real_type. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-16598. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU Binutils 2.34 (Programming Tool Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function debug_get_real_type. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was released 12/10/2020. The advisory is shared at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-16598. 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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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Patch: sourceware.org

Timelineinfo

08/03/2020 🔍
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12/15/2020 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: sourceware.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-16598 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-16598
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-165961

Entryinfo

Created: 12/10/2020 07:39
Updated: 12/15/2020 13:43
Changes: 12/10/2020 07:39 (39), 12/15/2020 13:41 (2), 12/15/2020 13:43 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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