GNU Binutils 2.43 ld bfd/elf-eh-frame.c _bfd_elf_write_section_eh_frame memory corruption
Summary
A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.43. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function _bfd_elf_write_section_eh_frame of the file bfd/elf-eh-frame.c of the component ld. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-1180. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.
To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GNU Binutils 2.43. This affects the function _bfd_elf_write_section_eh_frame of the file bfd/elf-eh-frame.c of the component ld. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-1180. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known.
The exploit is shared for download at sourceware.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 232160 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-1180), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (232160). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.1VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.8
VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 2.8
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 232160
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-1180
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
02/10/2025 🔍02/10/2025 🔍
03/06/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: gnu.orgAdvisory: sourceware.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-1180 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1180
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295083
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 02/10/2025 12:03 PMUpdated: 03/06/2025 07:17 PM
Changes: 02/10/2025 12:03 PM (58), 03/06/2025 07:17 PM (2)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: wenjusun
Cache ID: 244::40
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #495381: GNU ld 2.43 Illegal read access with --gc-sections --gc-keep-exporte option (by wenjusun)
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