GNU Binutils 2.43/2.44 format.c bfd_set_format memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU Binutils 2.43/2.44. Affected by this vulnerability is the function bfd_set_format of the file format.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The advisory is shared at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-1153. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 232123 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-1153), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.45 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 8d97c1a53f3dc9fd8e1ccdb039b8a33d50133150 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at sourceware.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (232123). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 232123
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-1153

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Binutils 2.45
Patch: 8d97c1a53f3dc9fd8e1ccdb039b8a33d50133150

Timelineinfo

02/10/2025 Advisory disclosed
02/10/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/06/2025 +24 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: sourceware.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-1153 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1153
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295057

Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2025 08:37 AM
Updated: 03/06/2025 09:34 PM
Changes: 02/10/2025 08:37 AM (56), 02/10/2025 11:52 AM (1), 03/03/2025 10:54 PM (41), 03/06/2025 09:34 PM (2)
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Submitter: wenjusun
Cache ID: 18:79F:40

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