GNU Binutils 2.44 Mem Leak in DWARF Section Handler
CVE-2025-8225 Published on July 27, 2025
GNU Binutils DWARF Section dwarf.c process_debug_info memory leak
A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.44 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function process_debug_info of the file binutils/dwarf.c of the component DWARF Section Handler. The manipulation leads to memory leak. Attacking locally is a requirement. The identifier of the patch is e51fdff7d2e538c0e5accdd65649ac68e6e0ddd4. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
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Weakness Types
What is a Memory Leak Vulnerability?
The software does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. This is often triggered by improper handling of malformed data or unexpectedly interrupted sessions. In some languages, developers are responsible for tracking memory allocation and releasing the memory. If there are no more pointers or references to the memory, then it can no longer be tracked and identified for release.
CVE-2025-8225 has been classified to as a Memory Leak vulnerability or weakness.
Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
The program does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. When a resource is created or allocated, the developer is responsible for properly releasing the resource as well as accounting for all potential paths of expiration or invalidation, such as a set period of time or revocation.
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Affected Versions
GNU Binutils Version 2.44 is affected by CVE-2025-8225Exploit Probability
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