Memory Leak in GNU Binutils Affects Remote Functionality
CVE-2025-1148

2.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Binutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A memory leak vulnerability was identified in GNU Binutils version 2.43, specifically within the link_order_scan function of the ld/ldelfgen.c file. This vulnerability allows for the potential manipulation and leakage of memory data, which could be exploited remotely. The complexity of successfully executing an attack is considered high, and while the exploit details have been publicly disclosed, actual exploitation remains challenging. The maintainer has indicated that due to stability concerns, certain leak fixes might not be incorporated into the official 2.44 branch, although all reported issues have been resolved in the development master branch. Users are strongly advised to patch their systems to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Binutils 2.43

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-2025-1148 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.295052
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295052
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.485747
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CVSS V4

Score:
2.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

wenjusun (VulDB User)
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