GNU Binutils ld libbfd.c bfd_malloc memory leak
CVE-2025-1150 is a memory leak vulnerability in GNU Binutils ld, specifically in the libbfd. c bfd_malloc function. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-401, indicating improper release of memory. It affects certain Microsoft products including Azure Linux versions 2. 0 and 3. 0. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor advisory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a memory leak in the bfd_malloc function of the libbfd.c component within GNU Binutils ld. The leak could lead to increased memory consumption over time when the affected function is used. The affected products include Microsoft Azure Linux versions 2.0 and 3.0. The vendor advisory from Microsoft Security Response Center does not provide a CVSS score or patch information, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The impact is a memory leak (CWE-401), which may cause resource exhaustion if the vulnerable function is invoked repeatedly without proper memory release. There is no evidence of active exploitation or additional impact such as code execution or privilege escalation. The lack of a CVSS score and known exploits suggests limited immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
GNU Binutils ld libbfd.c bfd_malloc memory leak
Description
CVE-2025-1150 is a memory leak vulnerability in GNU Binutils ld, specifically in the libbfd. c bfd_malloc function. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-401, indicating improper release of memory. It affects certain Microsoft products including Azure Linux versions 2. 0 and 3. 0. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor advisory.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a memory leak in the bfd_malloc function of the libbfd.c component within GNU Binutils ld. The leak could lead to increased memory consumption over time when the affected function is used. The affected products include Microsoft Azure Linux versions 2.0 and 3.0. The vendor advisory from Microsoft Security Response Center does not provide a CVSS score or patch information, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The impact is a memory leak (CWE-401), which may cause resource exhaustion if the vulnerable function is invoked repeatedly without proper memory release. There is no evidence of active exploitation or additional impact such as code execution or privilege escalation. The lack of a CVSS score and known exploits suggests limited immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2025-1150
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a209852e29bf47b50ebf9ee
Added to database: 6/3/2026, 9:10:42 PM
Last enriched: 6/3/2026, 9:20:36 PM
Last updated: 6/4/2026, 4:57:50 AM
Views: 5
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