GNU Binutils ld xmalloc.c xstrdup memory leak
CVE-2025-1149 is a memory leak vulnerability in GNU Binutils ld related to the xmalloc. c xstrdup function. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-401 (Improper Release of Memory). There is no CVSS score available, no known exploits in the wild, and no patch or remediation information provided. The affected products include Microsoft and Azure Linux versions 2. 0 and 3. 0. The vendor advisory does not provide specific remediation guidance or confirm patch availability. Due to the lack of detailed impact or exploitation information, the severity is assessed as medium.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a memory leak in the GNU Binutils ld linker, specifically in the xmalloc.c xstrdup function. Memory leaks can lead to increased memory consumption, potentially degrading system performance or causing denial of service over time. The issue is tracked as CVE-2025-1149 and is associated with Microsoft and Azure Linux products. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is available. No official patch or fix has been referenced in the vendor advisory or related data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes a memory leak which may result in resource exhaustion if exploited. There are no known exploits in the wild, and no detailed impact scenarios have been provided by the vendor. Without a patch or mitigation, affected systems could experience degraded performance or stability issues over time due to unreleased memory allocations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is provided, monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigation actions can be recommended at this time.
GNU Binutils ld xmalloc.c xstrdup memory leak
Description
CVE-2025-1149 is a memory leak vulnerability in GNU Binutils ld related to the xmalloc. c xstrdup function. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-401 (Improper Release of Memory). There is no CVSS score available, no known exploits in the wild, and no patch or remediation information provided. The affected products include Microsoft and Azure Linux versions 2. 0 and 3. 0. The vendor advisory does not provide specific remediation guidance or confirm patch availability. Due to the lack of detailed impact or exploitation information, the severity is assessed as medium.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a memory leak in the GNU Binutils ld linker, specifically in the xmalloc.c xstrdup function. Memory leaks can lead to increased memory consumption, potentially degrading system performance or causing denial of service over time. The issue is tracked as CVE-2025-1149 and is associated with Microsoft and Azure Linux products. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is available. No official patch or fix has been referenced in the vendor advisory or related data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes a memory leak which may result in resource exhaustion if exploited. There are no known exploits in the wild, and no detailed impact scenarios have been provided by the vendor. Without a patch or mitigation, affected systems could experience degraded performance or stability issues over time due to unreleased memory allocations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is provided, monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigation actions can be recommended 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-2025-1149
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a21eb1ae29bf47b50d25ce2
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 9:16:10 PM
Last enriched: 6/4/2026, 9:19:11 PM
Last updated: 6/4/2026, 11:00:23 PM
Views: 4
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