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cve 2023 25584

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CVE-2023-25584 is a security vulnerability in GNU Binutils, specifically an out-of-bounds read flaw in the parse_module function within bfd/vms-alpha.c. This bug affects the VMS debugging parser and can be triggered by processing untrusted object files or debug sections, leading to crashes and potential information disclosure. The issue has been fixed upstream, and distributions have released patches. Users handling third-party or untrusted binaries should apply these patches promptly to mitigate the risk.
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    CVE-2023-25584: Binutils VMS parse_module Out-of-Bounds Read Fix

    A subtle bounds-checking bug in GNU Binutils’ VMS debugging parser can be coaxed into reading past its intended buffer, producing crashes and potential information disclosure that operators should treat as a real risk when processing untrusted object files or debug sections. This flaw — tracked...
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