CVE-2025-1180 GNU Binutils ld elf-eh-frame.c _bfd_elf_write_section_eh_frame memory corruption
Remote attackers can trigger memory corruption in the GNU Binutils linker via crafted ELF files, potentially leading to code execution or crashes.
- 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-2025-1180?
CVE-2025-1180 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 classified as problematic has been found in GNU Binutils 2.43. This affects the function _bfd_elf_write_section_eh_frame of the file bfd/elf-eh-frame.c of the component ld. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-1180?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Binutils.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1180?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-1180 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-1180 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Binutils
Sources
Also known as AZL-56701, AZL-56702, AZL-56726, AZL-56735, AZL-56743, AZL-56797 and 6 more.