Memory Corruption Vulnerability in GNU Binutils ld Component
CVE-2025-1182

2.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Binutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the GNU Binutils' ld component, specifically within the bfd_elf_reloc_symbol_deleted_p function found in elflink.c. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to manipulate memory allocation under certain conditions. While the exploit has been publicly disclosed and poses a significant risk, the complexity involved in executing a successful attack is relatively high. Users are strongly advised to apply the recommended patch identified by commit b425859021d17adf62f06fb904797cf8642986ad to mitigate this security 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-2025-1182 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.295086
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295086
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.495407
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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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