CVE-2025-11081
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Publication date: 2025-09-27

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was detected in GNU Binutils 2.45. This issue affects the function dump_dwarf_section of the file binutils/objdump.c. Performing manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is named f87a66db645caf8cc0e6fc87b0c28c78a38af59b. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
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Published
2025-09-27
Last Modified
2026-04-29
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-28
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-11081
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gnu binutils 2.45
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CWE ID Description
CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in GNU Binutils 2.45, specifically in the dump_dwarf_section function of the file binutils/objdump.c. It allows an out-of-bounds read when manipulated, which means the program reads memory outside the intended boundaries. The attack requires local access to the system. A patch has been released to fix this issue.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to an out-of-bounds read, which may cause information disclosure or program instability. Since the attack requires local access, it limits the risk to users who have direct access to the affected system. The CVSS scores indicate a low to moderate impact, primarily affecting availability.

Mitigation Strategies

The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to install the patch named f87a66db645caf8cc0e6fc87b0c28c78a38af59b that addresses the issue in GNU Binutils 2.45.

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