CVE-2025-8224: GNU Binutils BFD Library elf.c bfd_elf_get_str_section null pointer dereference

Published Jul 27, 2025

Updated

A vulnerability has been found in GNU Binutils 2.44 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function bfdelfgetstrsection of the file bfd/elf.c of the component BFD Library. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is db856d41004301b3a56438efd957ef5cabb91530. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components

GNU binutils

GNU binutils=2.44

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade GNU Binutils 2.44 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch db856d41004301b3a56438efd957ef5cabb91530

Event History

Jul 27, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:32 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:32 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·06:15 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Nov 7, 57627

Event

via FIRST·12:45 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8224?

CVE-2025-8224 is classified as a problematic vulnerability due to the potential for null pointer dereference.

What components are affected by CVE-2025-8224?

CVE-2025-8224 affects the BFD Library in GNU Binutils 2.44.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8224?

To fix CVE-2025-8224, you should upgrade to a patched version of GNU Binutils.

What access is required to exploit CVE-2025-8224?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-8224 requires local access to the system.

What type of attack can CVE-2025-8224 lead to?

CVE-2025-8224 can lead to application crashes due to null pointer dereference.