MEDIUM
CVE-2022-48064
CWE-770Published: August 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
GNU Binutils before 2.40 was discovered to contain an excessive memory consumption vulnerability via the function bfd_dwarf2_find_nearest_line_with_alt at dwarf2.c. The attacker could supply a crafted ELF file and cause a DNS attack.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-48064 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0008/Third Party Advisory
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https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29922Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0008/Third Party Advisory
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https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=29922Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-48064
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-770
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 22, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-770)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-48064 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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