Memory Leak Vulnerability in GNU Binutils by GNU
CVE-2025-8225
4.8MEDIUM
What is CVE-2025-8225?
A significant memory leak vulnerability has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.44, specifically within the process_debug_info function of the DWARF Section Handler. This flaw could potentially be exploited via local attack vectors to manipulate and leak memory. To mitigate this issue, it is crucial to implement the patch identified by commit e51fdff7d2e538c0e5accdd65649ac68e6e0ddd4. Regular application of security updates is essential to ensure the integrity of the system.
Affected Version(s)
Binutils 2.44