Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability has been found in GNU Binutils 2.44 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function bfd_elf_get_str_section of the file bfd/elf.c of the component BFD Library. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is db856d41004301b3a56438efd957ef5cabb91530. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.44 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=15680Exploit
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32109ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32109#c2ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=db856d41004301b3a5643Mailing List
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.317812Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.317812Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.621878ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.gnu.org/Product
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8224?
CVE-2025-8224 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability has been found in GNU Binutils 2.44 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function bfd_elf_get_str_section of the file bfd/elf.c of the component BFD Library. T...
How severe is CVE-2025-8224?
CVE-2025-8224 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-2025-8224?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.