CVE-2025-3198: GNU Binutils objdump bucomm.c display_info memory leak

Published Apr 4, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability has been found in GNU Binutils 2.43/2.44 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function displayinfo of the file binutils/bucomm.c of the component objdump. The manipulation leads to memory leak. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is named ba6ad3a18cb26b79e0e3b84c39f707535bbc344d. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Other sources

GNU Binutils objdump bucomm.c displayinfo memory leak

Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
GNU binutils>=2.43<=2.44
GNU binutils=2.43
GNU binutils=2.44
Microsoft azl3 binutils 2.41-11

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade GNU Binutils objdump (binutils/bucomm.c display_info) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ba6ad3a18cb26b79e0e3b84c39f707535bbc344d

Event History

Apr 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Updated
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
Affected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3198?

The severity of CVE-2025-3198 is classified as problematic due to its potential to cause a memory leak.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-3198?

To fix CVE-2025-3198, update GNU Binutils to a version later than 2.44.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2025-3198?

CVE-2025-3198 affects the display_info function in the objdump component of GNU Binutils.

4

Can CVE-2025-3198 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2025-3198 requires local access for exploitation.

5

What versions of GNU Binutils are affected by CVE-2025-3198?

GNU Binutils versions 2.43 and 2.44 are affected by CVE-2025-3198.

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