GNU Binutils ld libbfd.c bfd_putl64 memory corruption
Summary
GNU Binutils ld libbfd.c bfd_putl64 memory corruption
Original description
The description as published by the source.
A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.43. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function bfd_putl64 of the file bfd/libbfd.c of the component ld. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack may be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.44 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The code maintainer explains, that "[t]his bug has been fixed at some point between the 2.43 and 2.44 releases".
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2025-1179 binutils
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- advisory vuldb.com
- advisory vuldb.com
- patch sourceware.org
- report sourceware.org
- report vuldb.com
- report sourceware.org
- web gnu.org