CVE-2023-25584

An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in the parse_module function in bfd/vms-alpha.c in Binutils.

The issue is classified as low severity primarily because binutils is not typically exposed to untrusted inputs in most environments, limiting its exploitation potential. The buffer overflow in vms-alpha.c only triggers during the parsing of malformed files, which would require an attacker to convince a user to process a malicious binary file. Moreover, binutils does not handle privileged operations, meaning exploitation is unlikely to lead to system compromise or escalation of privileges. Additionally, the impact is localized to the application itself, without affecting the broader system or network security.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.