CVE-2025-69647
Apache GNU Binutils Denial-of-Service
Description
GNU Binutils thru 2.45.1 readelf contains a denial-of-service vulnerability when processing a crafted binary with malformed DWARF loclists data. A logic flaw in the DWARF parsing code can cause readelf to repeatedly print the same table output without making forward progress, resulting in an unbounded output loop that never terminates unless externally interrupted. A local attacker can trigger this behavior by supplying a malicious input file, causing excessive CPU and I/O usage and preventing readelf from completing its analysis.
INFO
Published Date :
March 9, 2026, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 9, 2026, 3:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-69647
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update to a fixed version of GNU Binutils.
- Avoid processing untrusted binary files with readelf.
- Monitor system resources during file analysis.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-69647.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33640 | |
| https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=455446bbdc8675f34808187de2bbad4682016ff7 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description GNU Binutils thru 2.45.1 readelf contains a denial-of-service vulnerability when processing a crafted binary with malformed DWARF loclists data. A logic flaw in the DWARF parsing code can cause readelf to repeatedly print the same table output without making forward progress, resulting in an unbounded output loop that never terminates unless externally interrupted. A local attacker can trigger this behavior by supplying a malicious input file, causing excessive CPU and I/O usage and preventing readelf from completing its analysis. Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33640 Added Reference https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=455446bbdc8675f34808187de2bbad4682016ff7