A vulnerability was detected in rui314 mold up to 2.40.4. This issue affects the function mold::ObjectFilemold::X86_64::initialize_sections of the file src/input-files.cc of the component Object File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow.
Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 6
https://github.com/oneafter/0209/blob/main/mo2/repro
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https://github.com/rui314/mold/
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https://github.com/rui314/mold/issues/1548
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.350476
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https://vuldb.com/?id.350476
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.769772
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