CVE-2025-1182 GNU Binutils ld elflink.c bfd_elf_reloc_symbol_deleted_p memory corruption
Remote attackers can trigger memory corruption in the GNU Binutils linker via crafted ELF files, 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-2025-1182?
CVE-2025-1182 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, which was classified as critical, was found in GNU Binutils 2.43. Affected is the function bfd_elf_reloc_symbol_deleted_p of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component ld. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. It is possible to launch 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. The patch is identified as b425859021d17adf62f06fb904797cf8642986ad. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-1182?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Binutils.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1182?
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-2025-1182 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-1182 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Binutils
Sources
Also known as AZL-56618, AZL-56678, AZL-56688, BELL-CVE-2025-1182, CLSA-2025-1765801626, DEBIAN-CVE-2025-1182 and 4 more.