CVE-2023-25584
CVE-2023-25584 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Binutils with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Gnu Binutils
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in the parse_module function in bfd/vms-alpha.c in Binutils.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-25584?
- An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in the parse_module function in bfd/vms-alpha.c in Binutils.
- How severe is CVE-2023-25584?
- CVE-2023-25584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-25584 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-25584?
- CVE-2023-25584 affects Gnu Binutils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-25584?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-25584 published?
- CVE-2023-25584 was published on 2023-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-25584
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2167467
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231103-0002/
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=77c225bdeb410cf60da804879ad41622f5f1aa44
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:binutils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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