Memory Leak Vulnerability in GNU Binutils objdump by GNU
CVE-2025-3198

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Binutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 April 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A memory leak vulnerability exists in the display_info function within the objdump component of GNU Binutils versions 2.43 and 2.44. This flaw can lead to unintended memory exposure during local operations. Given that the exploit has been publicly disclosed, users are advised to apply the available patch (identified by commit ba6ad3a18cb26b79e0e3b84c39f707535bbc344d) to mitigate potential risks. Actively monitoring for system anomalies and ensuring timely updates can further enhance security against this type of vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Binutils 2.43

Binutils 2.44

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-2025-3198 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.303151
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.303151
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.545773
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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

Haoxin Tu (VulDB User)
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