Memory Corruption in GNU Binutils Objdump Component
CVE-2025-5245

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Binutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5245?

A vulnerability has been discovered in the GNU Binutils objdump component which allows for memory corruption in the debug_type_samep function. This issue affects versions of GNU Binutils up to 2.44 and requires local access for exploitation. The exploit has been made public, highlighting the necessity of applying available patches to safeguard against potential attacks and unauthorized manipulation.

Affected Version(s)

Binutils 2.0

Binutils 2.1

Binutils 2.2

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-2025-5245 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310347
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310347
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.584635
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
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

lcyf-fizz (VulDB User)
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