CVE-2025-7545: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GNU Binutils
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
GNU Binutils 2.45 contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the copy_section function within binutils/objcopy.c. This vulnerability can be exploited locally to cause memory corruption. The issue has been publicly disclosed, and a patch is available (commit 08c3cbe5926e4d355b5cb70bbec2b1eeb40c2944) to fix the problem. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and privileges required, with no user interaction needed. The vulnerability affects version 2.45 of Binutils.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to heap-based buffer overflow, potentially causing program crashes or arbitrary code execution with local privileges. However, the attack requires local access and low privileges, limiting remote exploitation. The CVSS score of 4.8 reflects a medium severity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability and should be applied promptly. The patch is identified by commit 08c3cbe5926e4d355b5cb70bbec2b1eeb40c2944. Since this is not a cloud service vulnerability, users must update their GNU Binutils installation to a patched version to remediate the issue.
CVE-2025-7545: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GNU Binutils
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
GNU Binutils 2.45 contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the copy_section function within binutils/objcopy.c. This vulnerability can be exploited locally to cause memory corruption. The issue has been publicly disclosed, and a patch is available (commit 08c3cbe5926e4d355b5cb70bbec2b1eeb40c2944) to fix the problem. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and privileges required, with no user interaction needed. The vulnerability affects version 2.45 of Binutils.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to heap-based buffer overflow, potentially causing program crashes or arbitrary code execution with local privileges. However, the attack requires local access and low privileges, limiting remote exploitation. The CVSS score of 4.8 reflects a medium severity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability and should be applied promptly. The patch is identified by commit 08c3cbe5926e4d355b5cb70bbec2b1eeb40c2944. Since this is not a cloud service vulnerability, users must update their GNU Binutils installation to a patched version to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-12T17:00:12.513Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Is Cloud Service
- true
Threat ID: 68742ca0a83201eaacbf0c0b
Added to database: 07/13/2025, 22:01:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 11:20:14 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:52 UTC
Views: 231
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