CVE-2025-1182: GNU Binutils ld elflink.c bfd_elf_reloc_symbol_deleted_p memory corruption
First published: Tue Feb 11 2025(Updated: )
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GNU Binutils 2.43. Affected is the function bfd_elf_reloc_symbol_deleted_p of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component ld. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is identified as b425859021d17adf62f06fb904797cf8642986ad. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Credit: cna@vuldb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu/binutils | =2.43 |
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Reference Links
- https://vuldb.com/?id.295086
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295086
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.495407
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32644
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=15919
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=b425859021d17adf62f06fb904797cf8642986ad
- https://www.gnu.org/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-1182?
CVE-2025-1182 is classified as a critical vulnerability.
What components of GNU Binutils are affected by CVE-2025-1182?
CVE-2025-1182 affects the function bfd_elf_reloc_symbol_deleted_p in the file bfd/elflink.c of the ld component.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1182?
To fix CVE-2025-1182, you should update GNU Binutils to a version later than 2.43.
Can CVE-2025-1182 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-1182 can be exploited remotely, leading to memory corruption.
What version of GNU Binutils is vulnerable to CVE-2025-1182?
GNU Binutils version 2.43 is the vulnerable version affected by CVE-2025-1182.
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