CVE-2023-39130
CVE-2023-39130 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gdb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Gnu Gdb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GNU gdb (GDB) 13.0.50.20220805-git was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the function pe_as16() at /gdb/coff-pe-read.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-39130?
- GNU gdb (GDB) 13.0.50.20220805-git was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the function pe_as16() at /gdb/coff-pe-read.c.
- How severe is CVE-2023-39130?
- CVE-2023-39130 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-39130 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-39130?
- CVE-2023-39130 affects Gnu Gdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-39130?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-39130 published?
- CVE-2023-39130 was published on 2023-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:13.0.50.20220805-git:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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