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CVE-2025-1151

GNU Binutils ld xmemdup.c xmemdup memory leak

Severity Score

2.3
*CVSS v4

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

1
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.43. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function xmemdup of the file xmemdup.c of the component ld. The manipulation leads to memory leak. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The code maintainer explains: "I'm not going to commit some of the leak fixes I've been working on to the 2.44 branch due to concern that would destabilise ld. All of the reported leaks in this bugzilla have been fixed on binutils master."

Se ha encontrado una vulnerabilidad en GNU Binutils 2.43. Se ha calificado como problemática. Este problema afecta a la función xmemdup del archivo xmemdup.c del componente ld. La manipulación provoca una fuga de memoria. El ataque puede iniciarse de forma remota. La complejidad de un ataque es bastante alta. Se sabe que la explotación es difícil. El exploit se ha revelado al público y puede utilizarse. Se recomienda aplicar un parche para solucionar este problema. El responsable del código explica: "No voy a enviar algunas de las correcciones de fugas en las que he estado trabajando a la rama 2.44 debido a la preocupación de que desestabilizarían ld. Todas las fugas informadas en este bugzilla se han solucionado en binutils master".

Eine Schwachstelle wurde in GNU Binutils 2.43 ausgemacht. Sie wurde als problematisch eingestuft. Davon betroffen ist die Funktion xmemdup der Datei xmemdup.c der Komponente ld. Mit der Manipulation mit unbekannten Daten kann eine memory leak-Schwachstelle ausgenutzt werden. Der Angriff kann über das Netzwerk erfolgen. Die Komplexität eines Angriffs ist eher hoch. Die Ausnutzbarkeit gilt als schwierig. Der Exploit steht zur öffentlichen Verfügung. Als bestmögliche Massnahme wird Patching empfohlen.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Passive
System
Vulnerable | Subsequent
Confidentiality
None
None
Integrity
None
None
Availability
Low
None
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Low
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Partial
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
Poc
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2025-02-10 CVE Reserved
  • 2025-02-10 CVE Published
  • 2025-02-11 EPSS Updated
  • 2025-02-12 CVE Updated
  • 2025-02-12 First Exploit
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
  • CWE-401: Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime
  • CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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GNU
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Binutils
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2.43
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Affected