vendor:
GDB
by:
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Buffer Overflow
119
CWE
Product Name: GDB
Affected Version From:
Affected Version To:
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE:
CPE:
Platforms Tested:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in GDB
GDB is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly check bounds when handling specially crafted executable files. Attackers could leverage this issue to run arbitrary code outside of a restricted environment, which may lead to privilege escalation.
Mitigation:
Apply the latest patches and updates provided by the vendor.