GNU Binutils ELF binutils/dwarf.c display_debug_abbrev infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function display_debug_abbrev of the file binutils/dwarf.c of the component ELF Handler. Performing a manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-38128. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GNU Binutils (Programming Tool Software) (unknown version). This affects the function display_debug_abbrev of the file binutils/dwarf.c of the component ELF Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

An infinite loop may be triggered in display_debug_abbrev() function in binutils/dwarf.c while opening a crafted ELF, which may lead to denial of service by a local attacker.

The weakness was published 09/02/2022. The advisory is shared at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-38128 since 08/10/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Timelineinfo

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10/11/2022 +39 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: sourceware.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-38128 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-38128
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-207765

Entryinfo

Created: 09/02/2022 09:53
Updated: 10/11/2022 12:44
Changes: 09/02/2022 09:53 (40), 10/11/2022 12:44 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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