GNU Binutils 2.44 BFD Library bfd/elf.c bfd_elf_get_str_section null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in GNU Binutils 2.44. Affected by this vulnerability is the function bfd_elf_get_str_section of the file bfd/elf.c of the component BFD Library. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-8224. The attack is restricted to local execution. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNU Binutils 2.44 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function bfd_elf_get_str_section of the file bfd/elf.c of the component BFD Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The advisory is shared for download at sourceware.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-8224. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. 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 275490 (openSUSE 15 Security Update : binutils (SUSE-SU-2025:4096-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch db856d41004301b3a56438efd957ef5cabb91530 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 (275490) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-22813). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 275490
Nessus Name: openSUSE 15 Security Update : binutils (SUSE-SU-2025:4096-1)

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: db856d41004301b3a56438efd957ef5cabb91530

Timelineinfo

07/26/2025 Advisory disclosed
07/26/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/15/2025 +112 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: sourceware.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2025-8224 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-8224
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-317812
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/26/2025 15:01
Updated: 11/15/2025 20:09
Changes: 07/26/2025 15:01 (61), 07/27/2025 15:39 (30), 07/27/2025 21:03 (1), 08/02/2025 01:34 (12), 11/15/2025 20:09 (2)
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Submitter: arthurx
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #621878: GNU binutils--gdb 2.44 NULL Pointer Dereference (by arthurx)

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