GNU Binutils DWARF Section dwarf.c process_debug_info memory leak

CVE Details

Basic Information

Title GNU Binutils DWARF Section dwarf.c process_debug_info memory leak
Type cve
Published 2025-07-27T08:02:06.568Z
Modified 2025-07-27T08:02:06.568Z

Product Information

Vendor GNU
Product Binutils
Version 2.44

CVSS Information

Base Score 4.8 (MEDIUM)
Attack Vector CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

AI Analysis

AI Description A memory leak was discovered in GNU Binutils version 2.44, specifically within the DWARF Section Handler’s process_debug_info function. This vulnerability requires local access to exploit and could lead to memory exhaustion. It is recommended to apply the provided patch to mitigate this issue.
AI Severity Medium
AI Vendor GNU
AI Product Binutils
AI Version 2.44
AI Score 4.8

Affected Products

  • GNU Binutils 2.44

Additional Information

CWE List CWE-401, CWE-404
Source VulDB

Description

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.44 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function process_debug_info of the file binutils/dwarf.c of the component DWARF Section Handler. The manipulation leads to memory leak. Attacking locally is a requirement. The identifier of the patch is e51fdff7d2e538c0e5accdd65649ac68e6e0ddd4. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

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