CVE-2025-8224 GNU Binutils BFD Library elf.c bfd_elf_get_str_section null pointer dereference
A local attacker can cause a denial of service via null pointer dereference in the GNU Binutils BFD library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-8224?
CVE-2025-8224 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Binutils, published on 27 Jul 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in GNU Binutils 2.44 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function bfd_elf_get_str_section of the file bfd/elf.c of the component BFD Library. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is db856d41004301b3a56438efd957ef5cabb91530. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8224?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Binutils.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8224?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2025-8224 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-8224 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Binutils
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2025-8224, BELL-CVE-2025-8224, DEBIAN-CVE-2025-8224, ECHO-ada5-4a5c-cd14, GHSA-jff4-5h8q-wpxm, MINI-3p78-9pgc-4543 and 1 more.