Vulnerability Description
GNU Binutils thru 2.46 readelf contains a null pointer dereference vulnerability when processing a crafted ELF binary with malformed header fields. During relocation processing, an invalid or null section pointer may be passed into display_relocations(), resulting in a segmentation fault (SIGSEGV) and abrupt termination. No evidence of memory corruption beyond the null pointer dereference, nor any possibility of code execution, was observed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | <= 2.46 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33697ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=66a3492ce68e1ae45b248Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-69649?
CVE-2025-69649 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). GNU Binutils thru 2.46 readelf contains a null pointer dereference vulnerability when processing a crafted ELF binary with malformed header fields. During relocation processing, an invalid or null sec...
How severe is CVE-2025-69649?
CVE-2025-69649 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-69649?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.