GNU Binutils 2.44 LD elf_gc_sweep Memory Corruption (CVE-2025-5244)
CVE-2025-5244 Published on May 27, 2025
GNU Binutils ld elflink.c elf_gc_sweep memory corruption
A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils up to 2.44. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function elf_gc_sweep of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component ld. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.45 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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Weakness Type
What is a Buffer Overflow Vulnerability?
The software performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.
CVE-2025-5244 has been classified to as a Buffer Overflow vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
GNU Binutils:- Version 2.0 is affected.
- Version 2.1 is affected.
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- Version 2.44 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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