GNU Binutils 2.43 ld libbfd.c bfd_putl64 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNU Binutils 2.43 and classified as problematic. The affected element is the function bfd_putl64 of the file libbfd.c of the component ld. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-1178. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.43. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function bfd_putl64 of the file libbfd.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 at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-1178. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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 216665 (CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: binutils (CVE-2025-1178)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch 75086e9de1707281172cc77f178e7949a4414ed0 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at sourceware.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (216665) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1730). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Xerox FreeFlow Print Server

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 216665
Nessus Name: CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: binutils (CVE-2025-1178)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 75086e9de1707281172cc77f178e7949a4414ed0

Timelineinfo

02/10/2025 🔍
02/10/2025 +0 days 🔍
05/31/2026 +475 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: sourceware.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-1178 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1178
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295081
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1730 - Xerox FreeFlow Print Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff

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

Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2025 11:52
Updated: 05/31/2026 06:19
Changes: 02/10/2025 11:52 (60), 02/23/2025 03:58 (2), 04/12/2025 10:41 (31), 05/31/2026 06:19 (7)
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Submitter: wenjusun
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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