VDB-295084 · CVE-2025-1181 · Nessus 216364

GNU Binutils 2.43 ld bfd/elflink.c _bfd_elf_gc_mark_rsec memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.43. It has been declared as critical. This impacts the function _bfd_elf_gc_mark_rsec of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component ld. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-1181. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GNU Binutils 2.43. This vulnerability affects the function _bfd_elf_gc_mark_rsec of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component ld. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at sourceware.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-1181. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at sourceware.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216364 (CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: binutils (CVE-2025-1181)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch 931494c9a89558acb36a03a340c01726545eef24 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at sourceware.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (216364). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Tool Software

Vendor

Name

Binutils

Version

2.43

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 216364
Nessus Name: CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: binutils (CVE-2025-1181)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 931494c9a89558acb36a03a340c01726545eef24

Timelineinfo

02/10/2025 🔍
02/10/2025 +0 days 🔍
04/26/2025 +75 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: sourceware.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-1181 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1181
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295084
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2025 12:06 PM
Updated: 04/26/2025 09:44 AM
Changes: 02/10/2025 12:06 PM (61), 02/17/2025 12:08 PM (2), 04/26/2025 09:44 AM (31)
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Submitter: wenjusun
Cache ID: 244:F19:40

Submitinfo

Accepted

Submit #495402: GNU ld 2.43 illegal read access with --gc-sections --no-print-gc-sections -w (by wenjusun)