Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in GNU Binutils Linker
CVE-2025-11413

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Binutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 October 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-11413?

A vulnerability exists in the GNU Binutils 2.45 version, specifically in the elf_link_add_object_symbols function of elflink.c within the Linker component. This flaw allows for out-of-bounds read access, posing a potential security risk. Successful exploitation can happen locally, making it crucial for users to upgrade to version 2.46, which includes a patch identified by the commit hash 72efdf166aa0ed72ecc69fc2349af6591a7a19c0. Failure to address this vulnerability may enable attackers to exploit the flaw, impacting the system's integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Binutils 2.45

Binutils 2.46

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-2025-11413 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.327349
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.327349
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.665587
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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

Yifan Zhang (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-11413 : Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in GNU Binutils Linker