CVE-2022-47696

binutils: segmentation fault in compare_symbols() in objdump.c

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · December 4, 2022

Updated · November 22, 2025

Description

A NULL pointer vulnerability was found in binutils in the 'compare_symbols' function. This flaw allows an attacker to craft a specific payload, possibly causing a denial of service that results in a loss of the system's availability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE not specified