Gnu · Binutils · CVE-2022-47008
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Binutils versions 2.34 through 2.38
**Description**
The issue is related to memory leaks in the `make tempdir` and `make tempname` functions in `bucomm.c`. This can allow attackers to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability is associated with memory deallocation errors, which can be exploited to disrupt service.
**Recommendations**
For Binutils versions 2.34 through 2.38, consider disabling the `make tempdir` and `make tempname` functions in `bucomm.c` as a temporary workaround to minimize the risk of exploitation.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.