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CVE-2025-1153

GNU Binutils format.c bfd_set_format memory corruption

Severity Score

2.3
*CVSS v4

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU Binutils 2.43/2.44. Affected by this vulnerability is the function bfd_set_format of the file format.c. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Upgrading to version 2.45 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 8d97c1a53f3dc9fd8e1ccdb039b8a33d50133150. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Se ha encontrado una vulnerabilidad clasificada como problemática en GNU Binutils 2.43/2.44. Esta vulnerabilidad afecta a la función bfd_set_format del archivo format.c. La manipulación provoca la corrupción de la memoria. El ataque puede ejecutarse de forma remota. La complejidad de un ataque es bastante alta. La explotación parece ser difícil. La actualización a la versión 2.45 puede solucionar este problema. El identificador del parche es 8d97c1a53f3dc9fd8e1ccdb039b8a33d50133150. Se recomienda actualizar el componente afectado.

In GNU Binutils 2.43/2.44 wurde eine problematische Schwachstelle entdeckt. Betroffen ist die Funktion bfd_set_format der Datei format.c. Durch Manipulation mit unbekannten Daten kann eine memory corruption-Schwachstelle ausgenutzt werden. Der Angriff kann über das Netzwerk passieren. Die Komplexität eines Angriffs ist eher hoch. Sie gilt als schwierig ausnutzbar. Ein Aktualisieren auf die Version 2.45 vermag dieses Problem zu lösen. Der Patch wird als 8d97c1a53f3dc9fd8e1ccdb039b8a33d50133150 bezeichnet. Als bestmögliche Massnahme wird das Einspielen eines Upgrades empfohlen.

*Credits: wenjusun
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
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2025-02-10 CVE Reserved
  • 2025-02-10 CVE Published
  • 2025-02-10 CVE Updated
  • 2025-02-11 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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GNU
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 Binutils
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 2.43
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en
Affected
GNU
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 Binutils
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 2.44
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en
Affected