CVE-2022-38533
published 2022-08-26CVE-2022-38533: In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a…
PriorityP417medium5.5CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCNINAH
EPSS
0.31%
23.1th percentile
In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.
Affected
12 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | binutils | < binutils 2.39.50.20221208-2 (bookworm) | binutils 2.39.50.20221208-2 (bookworm) |
| fedoraproject | fedora | — | — |
| fedoraproject | fedora | — | — |
| gnu | binutils | <= 2.39 | — |
| gnu | binutils | >= 0 < 2.39.50.20221208-2 | 2.39.50.20221208-2 |
| gnu | binutils | >= 0 < 2.39.50.20221208-2 | 2.39.50.20221208-2 |
| gnu | binutils | >= 0 < 2.39.50.20221208-2 | 2.39.50.20221208-2 |
| gnu | binutils | >= 0 < 2.34-6ubuntu1.7 | 2.34-6ubuntu1.7 |
| gnu | binutils | >= 0 < 2.38-4ubuntu2.4 | 2.38-4ubuntu2.4 |
| gnu | binutils | >= 0 < 2.24-5ubuntu14.2+esm6 | 2.24-5ubuntu14.2+esm6 |
| msrc | cbl2_binutils_2.37-4_on_cbl_mariner_2.0 | — | — |
| msrc | cm1_binutils_2.36.1-3_on_cbl_mariner_1.0 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.15.5MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
osv8.8HIGH
vendor_ubuntu8.8HIGH
vendor_debian5.5LOW
vendor_msrc5.5MEDIUM
vendor_redhat5.5MEDIUM
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Ubuntu
GNU binutils vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2023-12-11·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2022-35205 [HIGH] GNU binutils vulnerabilities
Title: GNU binutils vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in GNU binutils.
It was discovered that GNU binutils incorrectly handled certain COFF files.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash or execute
arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-38533)
It was discovered that GNU binutils was not properly performing bounds
checks in several functions, which could lead to a buffer overflow. An
attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service,
expose sensitive information or execute arbitrary code. This issue only
affected Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
(CVE-2022-4285, CVE-2020-19726, CVE-2021-46174)
It was discovered that GNU binutils contained a reachable assertion, which
could lead to an intent
Ubuntu
GNU binutils vulnerability
vendor_ubuntu·2022-12-05
CVE-2022-38533 GNU binutils vulnerability
Title: GNU binutils vulnerability
Summary: GNU binutils could be made to crash or execute arbitrary code if it received
a specially crafted COFF file.
It was discovered that GNU binutils incorrectly handled certain COFF files.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash or execute
arbitrary code.
Instructions: In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Red Hat
binutils: heap-based buffer overflow in bfd_getl32() when called by strip_main() in objcopy.c via a crafted file
vendor_redhat·2022-08-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-38533 [MEDIUM] CWE-122 binutils: heap-based buffer overflow in bfd_getl32() when called by strip_main() in objcopy.c via a crafted file
binutils: heap-based buffer overflow in bfd_getl32() when called by strip_main() in objcopy.c via a crafted file
In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.
A vulnerability was found in the strip utility of binutils. An attacker able to convince a victim to process a specially crafted COFF file by the strip utility can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow, causing the utility to crash.
Statement: This issue is only triggered when a specially crafted COFF file is processed by the strip utility. The COFF file format is not used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, the object file format used by default is ELF.
Mitigation: Do not process untrusted files with the strip utilit
Microsoft
In GNU Binutils before 2.40 there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.
vendor_msrc·2022-08-09·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-38533 [MEDIUM] CWE-787 In GNU Binutils before 2.40 there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.
In GNU Binutils before 2.40 there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.
FAQ: Is Azure Linux the only Microsoft product that includes this open-source library and is therefore potentially affected by this vulnerability?
One of the main benefits to our customers who choose to use the Azure Linux distro is the commitment to keep it up to date with the most recent and most secure versions of the open source libraries with which the distro is composed. Microsoft is committed to transparency in this work which is why we began publishing CSAF/VEX in October 2025. See this blog post for more information. If impact to additional products is identified, we will update the CVE to reflect this.
Mariner: Ma
Debian
CVE-2022-38533: binutils - In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error functi...
vendor_debian·2022·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-38533 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-38533: binutils - In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error functi...
In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 2.39.50.20221208-2)
bullseye: open
forky: resolved (fixed in 2.39.50.20221208-2)
sid: resolved (fixed in 2.39.50.20221208-2)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 2.39.50.20221208-2)
VulDB
Binutils up to 2.3.x File bfd_getl32 heap-based overflow (EUVD-2022-41112 / Nessus ID 211325)
vuldb·2026-06-22·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-38533 [MEDIUM] Binutils up to 2.3.x File bfd_getl32 heap-based overflow (EUVD-2022-41112 / Nessus ID 211325)
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Binutils up to 2.3.x. Affected by this issue is the function bfd_getl32 of the component File Handler. This manipulation causes heap-based buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-38533. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.
You should upgrade the affected component.
OSV
binutils vulnerabilities
osv·2023-12-11·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2022-38533 [HIGH] binutils vulnerabilities
binutils vulnerabilities
It was discovered that GNU binutils incorrectly handled certain COFF files.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash or execute
arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-38533)
It was discovered that GNU binutils was not properly performing bounds
checks in several functions, which could lead to a buffer overflow. An
attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service,
expose sensitive information or execute arbitrary code. This issue only
affected Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
(CVE-2022-4285, CVE-2020-19726, CVE-2021-46174)
It was discovered that GNU binutils contained a reachable assertion, which
could lead to an intentional assertion failure when processing certain
crafted DWARF files. An a
GHSA
GHSA-7v55-wrg9-5rfp: In GNU Binutils before 2
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-08-27
CVE-2022-38533 [MEDIUM] CWE-787 GHSA-7v55-wrg9-5rfp: In GNU Binutils before 2
In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.
OSV
CVE-2022-38533: In GNU Binutils before 2
osv·2022-08-26·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2022-38533 [MEDIUM] CVE-2022-38533: In GNU Binutils before 2
In GNU Binutils before 2.40, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the error function bfd_getl32 when called from the strip_main function in strip-new via a crafted file.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
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2022-08-26
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