Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in GNU Binutils Linker Component
CVE-2025-11414

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-2025-11414?

A vulnerability exists in the GNU Binutils where an out-of-bounds read can be triggered through the get_link_hash_entry function in elflink.c. This issue can only be exploited locally and has been publicly disclosed, making it crucial for users of version 2.45 to upgrade to version 2.46 for protection. A specific patch is available to resolve this vulnerability.

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-2025-11414 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.327350
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.327350
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.665591
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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-2025-11414 : Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in GNU Binutils Linker Component