GNU Binutils objcopy.c copy_section heap-based overflow

CVE Details

Basic Information

Title GNU Binutils objcopy.c copy_section heap-based overflow
Type cve
Published 2025-07-13T21:44:08.027Z
Modified 2025-07-13T21:44:08.027Z

Product Information

Vendor GNU
Product Binutils
Version 2.45

CVSS Information

Base Score 4.8 (MEDIUM)
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.
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
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.

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