CVE-2025-69648
Received Received - Intake
Denial-of-Service in GNU Binutils readelf via Malformed DWARF Data

Publication date: 2026-03-09

Last updated on: 2026-03-13

Assigner: MITRE

Description
GNU Binutils thru 2.45.1 readelf contains a denial-of-service vulnerability when processing a crafted binary with malformed DWARF .debug_rnglists data. A logic flaw in the DWARF parsing path causes readelf to repeatedly print the same warning message without making forward progress, resulting in a non-terminating output loop that requires manual interruption. No evidence of memory corruption or code execution was observed.
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
Probability:
Percentile:
Meta Information
Published
2026-03-09
Last Modified
2026-03-13
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-69648
EUVD
EUVD-2025-208413
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
gnu binutils to 2.45.1 (inc)
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
CWE
CWE Icon
KEV
KEV Icon
CWE ID Description
CWE-835 The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Quick Actions
Instant insights powered by AI
Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in GNU Binutils through version 2.45.1, specifically in the readelf tool. It is a denial-of-service issue triggered when readelf processes a specially crafted binary containing malformed DWARF .debug_rnglists data. Due to a logic flaw in the DWARF parsing code, readelf enters a non-terminating loop where it repeatedly prints the same warning message without progressing, requiring manual interruption to stop.

Impact Analysis

The primary impact of this vulnerability is a denial-of-service condition when using the readelf tool on maliciously crafted binaries. This causes readelf to hang in an infinite loop of warning messages, which can disrupt workflows or automated processes relying on readelf. However, there is no evidence that this vulnerability leads to memory corruption or code execution.

Compliance Impact

I don't know

Detection Guidance

I don't know

Mitigation Strategies

I don't know

Chat Assistant
Ask questions about this CVE
Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2025-69648. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.
0/70
EPSS Chart