CVE-2025-1179 GNU Binutils ld libbfd.c bfd_putl64 memory corruption
Remote attackers can trigger memory corruption in the GNU Binutils linker, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-1179?
CVE-2025-1179 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gnu Binutils, published on 11 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.43. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function bfd_putl64 of the file bfd/libbfd.c of the component ld. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack may be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.44 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The code maintainer explains, that "[t]his bug has been fixed at some point between the 2.43 and 2.44 releases".
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-1179?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Binutils.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1179?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-1179 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-1179 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Binutils
Sources
Also known as BELL-CVE-2025-1179, DEBIAN-CVE-2025-1179, ECHO-b344-b223-6adf, GHSA-qcqm-fvf4-grpc, ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2025-1179.