GNU Binutils 2.44-Objdump Debug_type_samep Mem Corruption (Local)
CVE-2025-5245 Published on May 27, 2025
GNU Binutils objdump debug.c debug_type_samep memory corruption
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GNU Binutils up to 2.44. This affects the function debug_type_samep of the file /binutils/debug.c of the component objdump. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
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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-2025-5245 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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