elfutils 0.183 File readelf.c handle_symtab infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in elfutils 0.183. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is the function handle_symtab of the file readelf.c of the component File Handler. The manipulation leads to infinite loop. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2021-33294. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in elfutils 0.183. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function handle_symtab of the file readelf.c of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In elfutils 0.183, an infinite loop was found in the function handle_symtab in readelf.c .Which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted file.

The weakness was published 07/18/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at sourceware.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-33294 since 05/20/2021. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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05/20/2021 🔍
07/18/2023 +789 days 🔍
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08/09/2023 +22 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceware.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-33294 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-33294
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-234395

Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2023 18:07
Updated: 08/09/2023 09:54
Changes: 07/18/2023 18:07 (39), 08/09/2023 09:54 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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