Gnu · Binutils · CVE-2022-45703
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
binutils readelf versions prior to 2.40
**Description**
A heap buffer overflow issue exists in the display debug section function within the readelf.c file. This issue can be exploited via the display debug section function.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 2.40, update to version 2.40 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the display debug section function in readelf.c until a patch is available.