CVE Details
Basic Information
| Title | GNU Binutils objcopy.c copy_section heap-based overflow |
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| Type | cve |
| Published | 2025-07-13T21:44:08.027Z |
| Modified | 2025-07-13T21:44:08.027Z |
Product Information
| Vendor | GNU |
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| Product | Binutils |
| Version | 2.45 |
CVSS Information
| Base Score | 4.8 (MEDIUM) |
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| Attack Vector | CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P |
AI Analysis
| AI Description | A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.45’s objcopy.c copy_section function can be exploited locally, potentially leading to memory corruption. A patch is available to address this issue. |
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| AI Severity | Medium |
| AI Vendor | GNU Project |
| AI Product | GNU Binutils |
| AI Version | 2.45 |
Affected Products
- GNU Binutils 2.45
Additional Information
| CWE List | CWE-122, CWE-119 |
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| Source | VulDB |
Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU Binutils 2.45. Affected by this vulnerability is the function copy_section of the file binutils/objcopy.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is named 08c3cbe5926e4d355b5cb70bbec2b1eeb40c2944. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
References
- https://vuldb.com/?id.316243
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.316243
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.614355
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33049
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33049#c1
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=16117
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=08c3cbe5926e4d355b5cb70bbec2b1eeb40c2944
- https://www.gnu.org/