GNU Binutils ld xstrdup.c xstrdup memory leak
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability concerns a memory leak in the xstrdup function within the GNU Binutils ld tool, as identified by CVE-2025-1152. The issue is classified under CWE-401, indicating improper memory release. Affected versions include Microsoft and Azure Linux 2.0 and 3.0. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported. The vendor advisory from Microsoft Security Response Center is referenced but does not provide explicit remediation or patch status. The vulnerability could lead to resource exhaustion over time due to unreleased memory allocations.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes a memory leak in the affected software, which may lead to degraded system performance or stability if the leak accumulates during operation. There are no known active exploits in the wild. The lack of patch information means the risk remains unmitigated unless addressed by the vendor.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor for vendor updates. No specific mitigation steps are provided in the advisory.
GNU Binutils ld xstrdup.c xstrdup memory leak
Description
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Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability concerns a memory leak in the xstrdup function within the GNU Binutils ld tool, as identified by CVE-2025-1152. The issue is classified under CWE-401, indicating improper memory release. Affected versions include Microsoft and Azure Linux 2.0 and 3.0. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported. The vendor advisory from Microsoft Security Response Center is referenced but does not provide explicit remediation or patch status. The vulnerability could lead to resource exhaustion over time due to unreleased memory allocations.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability causes a memory leak in the affected software, which may lead to degraded system performance or stability if the leak accumulates during operation. There are no known active exploits in the wild. The lack of patch information means the risk remains unmitigated unless addressed by the vendor.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor for vendor updates. No specific mitigation steps are provided in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2025-1152
- Cve Count
- 1
Threat ID: 6a209852e29bf47b50ebf9f8
Added to database: 06/03/2026, 21:10:42 UTC
Last enriched: 06/03/2026, 21:20:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:24:55 UTC
Views: 75
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