Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.45
CVE-2025-11081

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Binutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 September 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-11081?

A detected vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.45 affects the function dump_dwarf_section within the binutils/objdump.c file, leading to potential out-of-bounds reads. This security concern requires local access to exploit, making it critical to apply the provided patch (f87a66db645caf8cc0e6fc87b0c28c78a38af59b) to mitigate any risks. The vulnerability can potentially expose sensitive information if not addressed promptly.

Affected Version(s)

Binutils 2.45

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-11081 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.326122
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.326122
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.661275
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

JJLeo (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-11081 : Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.45