Vulnerability Description
A weakness has been identified in GNU Binutils 2.45. The affected element is the function vfinfo of the file ldmisc.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds read. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This patch is called 16357. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.45 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=16351Exploit
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=16357Not Applicable
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33455ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.328775Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.328775Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.661281Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.gnu.org/Product
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-11840?
CVE-2025-11840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A weakness has been identified in GNU Binutils 2.45. The affected element is the function vfinfo of the file ldmisc.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds read. The attack can only be e...
How severe is CVE-2025-11840?
CVE-2025-11840 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-11840?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.