CVE-2025-11839
GNU Binutils prdbg.c tg_tag_type return value
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.45. Impacted is the function tg_tag_type of the file prdbg.c. Performing manipulation results in unchecked return value. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GNU Binutils to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches for affected components.
- Review access controls for local exploit vectors.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33448 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.45. Impacted is the function tg_tag_type of the file prdbg.c. Performing manipulation results in unchecked return value. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-252 Added CWE CWE-253 Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=16344 Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33448 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.328774 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.328774 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.661279 Added Reference https://www.gnu.org/