Microsoft · GNU Binutils ld elflink.c _bfd_elf_gc_mark_rsec heap-based overflow
Affects MicrosoftSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Feb 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Security Response Center Microsoft | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is released, cautious use of affected versions is advised.
Description
CVE-2025-1176 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GNU Binutils ld component, specifically in the elflink.c file's _bfd_elf_gc_mark_rsec function. This vulnerability affects Microsoft-distributed versions 2.0 and 3.0 of the software. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided, and no patch or remediation details are available at this time.