There's a flaw in bfd_pef_scan_start_address() of bfd/pef.c in binutils which could allow an attacker who is able to submit a crafted file to be processed by objdump to cause a NULL pointer dereference. The greatest threat of this flaw is to application availability. This flaw affects binutils versions prior to 2.34.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 9 products from gnu, from fedoraproject, from netapp and 6 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2021, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2021-01-04T15:15:14.323
2024-11-21T05:27:25.543
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
8.6
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | gnu | binutils | < 2.34 | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 32 | Yes |
| Application | netapp | cloud_backup | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | solidfire\,_enterprise_sds_\&_hci_storage_node | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | solidfire_\&_hci_management_node | - | Yes |
| Operating System | broadcom | brocade_fabric_operating_system_firmware | - | Yes |
| Operating System | netapp | hci_compute_node_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | hci_compute_node | - | No |
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