GNU Binutils ld libbfd.c bfd_putl64 memory corruption
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a memory corruption issue in the GNU Binutils linker (ld), specifically in the bfd_putl64 function of libbfd.c. It is classified as CWE-119, which typically involves improper handling of memory operations leading to potential corruption. The affected products include Microsoft Azure Linux and CBL Mariner versions 2.0 and 3.0. The Microsoft Security Response Center has published an advisory identifying this vulnerability but has not provided a CVSS score or patch information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Memory corruption vulnerabilities like CWE-119 can potentially lead to application crashes or arbitrary code execution if exploited. However, no known exploits are currently reported in the wild for this vulnerability. The exact impact on affected Microsoft products is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should follow any vendor recommendations and monitor official channels for updates. No specific mitigations or workarounds are provided at this time.
GNU Binutils ld libbfd.c bfd_putl64 memory corruption
Description
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Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a memory corruption issue in the GNU Binutils linker (ld), specifically in the bfd_putl64 function of libbfd.c. It is classified as CWE-119, which typically involves improper handling of memory operations leading to potential corruption. The affected products include Microsoft Azure Linux and CBL Mariner versions 2.0 and 3.0. The Microsoft Security Response Center has published an advisory identifying this vulnerability but has not provided a CVSS score or patch information. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Memory corruption vulnerabilities like CWE-119 can potentially lead to application crashes or arbitrary code execution if exploited. However, no known exploits are currently reported in the wild for this vulnerability. The exact impact on affected Microsoft products is not detailed in the available information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should follow any vendor recommendations and monitor official channels for updates. No specific mitigations or workarounds are 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-2025-1178
- Cve Count
- 1
Threat ID: 6a16098ae29bf47b50653f95
Added to database: 05/26/2026, 20:58:50 UTC
Last enriched: 06/03/2026, 22:29:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 76
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