CVE-2025-5245

Medium

Description

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.

SeverityMedium

CVSS5.3

Exploit probability—

Product

Gnu Binutils

PublishedMay 27, 2025

First seenMay 27, 2025

Weakness typeCWE-119Memory buffer bounds error

How to fix

Update

gnu binutils2.45 or later

Patches

sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=6c3458a8b7ee7d39f070c7b2350851cb2110c65a

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
gnu binutils	v < 2.45	2.45

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