CVE-2025-11414: GNU Binutils Linker elflink.c get_link_hash_entry out-of-bounds

Published Oct 7, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was determined in GNU Binutils 2.45. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getlinkhashentry of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component Linker. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds read. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 2.46 addresses this issue. Patch name: aeaaa9af6359c8e394ce9cf24911fec4f4d23703. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Other sources

GNU Binutils Linker elflink.c getlinkhashentry out-of-bounds

Microsoft

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
GNU binutils
GNU binutils=2.45
Microsoft azl3 binutils 2.41-7
Microsoft cbl2 gdb 11.2-6
Microsoft cbl2 binutils 2.37-16
Microsoft cbl2 binutils 2.37-17
Microsoft azl3 binutils 2.41-9
Microsoft cbl2 gdb 11.2-7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade GNU Binutils Linker elflink.c (get_link_hash_entry) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.46Patch aeaaa9af6359c8e394ce9cf24911fec4f4d23703

Event History

Oct 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 11, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-11414?

CVE-2025-11414 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting GNU Binutils.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-11414?

To fix CVE-2025-11414, it is recommended to update to a patched version of GNU Binutils.

3

What kind of attack can be executed with CVE-2025-11414?

CVE-2025-11414 allows for a local attack that can lead to an out-of-bounds read.

4

Which versions of GNU Binutils are affected by CVE-2025-11414?

CVE-2025-11414 affects GNU Binutils version 2.45.

5

Can CVE-2025-11414 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2025-11414 can only be exploited locally.

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