Memory Corruption Vulnerability in GNU Binutils by GNU
CVE-2025-1181

2.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Binutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability in GNU Binutils version 2.43 affects the _bfd_elf_gc_mark_rsec function in the bfd/elflink.c file. This vulnerability allows for memory corruption, which can be exploited remotely. Although the complexity of the attack is considered high, attackers have publicly disclosed exploit methods. To mitigate the risk, applying the provided patch and keeping the software updated is strongly recommended.

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-2025-1181 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.295084
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295084
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.495402
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CVSS V4

Score:
2.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
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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