VDB-227224 · CVE-2023-25588 · Nessus 234874

GNU Binutils bfd_mach_o_get_synthetic_symtab the_bfd uninitialized pointer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils and classified as problematic. This affects the function bfd_mach_o_get_synthetic_symtab. Executing a manipulation of the argument the_bfd can lead to uninitialized pointer. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-25588. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU Binutils (Programming Tool Software) (the affected version is unknown). This vulnerability affects the function bfd_mach_o_get_synthetic_symtab. The manipulation of the argument the_bfd with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized pointer vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-824. The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 04/22/2023. The advisory is shared for download at sourceware.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-25588 since 02/07/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234874 (CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: crash (CVE-2023-25588)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (234874). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Tool Software

Vendor

Name

Binutils

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.1

VulDB Base Score: 2.2
VulDB Temp Score: 2.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized pointer
CWE: CWE-824 / CWE-908
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 234874
Nessus Name: CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: crash (CVE-2023-25588)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: sourceware.org

Timelineinfo

02/07/2023 🔍
04/22/2023 +73 days 🔍
04/22/2023 +0 days 🔍
04/27/2025 +736 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: sourceware.org
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2023-25588 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-25588
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-227224

Entryinfo

Created: 04/22/2023 17:41
Updated: 04/27/2025 14:58
Changes: 04/22/2023 17:41 (40), 04/27/2025 14:58 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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