GNU Binutils 2.43 nm binutils/nm.c internal_strlen const buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GNU Binutils 2.43. This impacts the function __sanitizer::internal_strlen of the file binutils/nm.c of the component nm. This manipulation of the argument const causes buffer overflow. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-1147. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNU Binutils 2.43 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function __sanitizer::internal_strlen of the file binutils/nm.c of the component nm. The manipulation of the argument const with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-1147. 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 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 232106 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-1147), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (232106) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0304). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Ubuntu Linux
  • NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
  • Open Source binutils

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 232106
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-1147

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/10/2025 🔍
02/10/2025 +0 days 🔍
10/30/2025 +262 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: sourceware.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-1147 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1147
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295051
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0304 - binutils: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2025 08:36
Updated: 10/30/2025 12:16
Changes: 02/10/2025 08:36 (58), 03/06/2025 21:34 (2), 04/05/2025 07:54 (41), 10/30/2025 12:16 (7)
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Submitter: wenjusun
Cache ID: 216::103

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