CVE-2023-25586 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-25586: Local variable `ch_type` in function `bfd_init_section_decompress_status` can be uninitialized

Vendor N/A
Product binutils
Weakness CWE-457
Published September 14, 2023
Last update February 13, 2025
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CVSS base score

4.7/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A flaw was found in Binutils. A logic fail in the bfd_init_section_decompress_status function may lead to the use of an uninitialized variable that can cause a crash and local denial of service.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

September 14, 2023 CVE published
February 13, 2025 Record updated