CVE-2025-11414: Out-of-Bounds Read in GNU Binutils
A vulnerability was determined in GNU Binutils 2.45. Affected by this vulnerability is the function get_link_hash_entry of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component Linker. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds read. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 2.46 addresses this issue. Patch name: aeaaa9af6359c8e394ce9cf24911fec4f4d23703. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.45 involves an out-of-bounds read in the get_link_hash_entry function within the bfd/elflink.c source file of the Linker component. The flaw allows local attackers with limited privileges to read memory outside the intended bounds. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and a patch is available in version 2.46, identified by commit aeaaa9af6359c8e394ce9cf24911fec4f4d23703.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can trigger an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to information disclosure or application instability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a low attack complexity. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade GNU Binutils to version 2.46 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Since the patch is available, applying this update is the recommended remediation.
CVE-2025-11414: Out-of-Bounds Read in GNU Binutils
Description
A vulnerability was determined in GNU Binutils 2.45. Affected by this vulnerability is the function get_link_hash_entry of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component Linker. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds read. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 2.46 addresses this issue. Patch name: aeaaa9af6359c8e394ce9cf24911fec4f4d23703. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.45 involves an out-of-bounds read in the get_link_hash_entry function within the bfd/elflink.c source file of the Linker component. The flaw allows local attackers with limited privileges to read memory outside the intended bounds. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and a patch is available in version 2.46, identified by commit aeaaa9af6359c8e394ce9cf24911fec4f4d23703.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can trigger an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to information disclosure or application instability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a low attack complexity. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade GNU Binutils to version 2.46 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Since the patch is available, applying this update is the recommended remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-07T10:40:48.563Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68e59804a677756fc9a4be39
Added to database: 10/07/2025, 22:45:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 11:14:36 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 220
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