CVE-2025-69648
Apache GNU Binutils Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Description
GNU Binutils thru 2.45.1 readelf contains a denial-of-service vulnerability when processing a crafted binary with malformed DWARF .debug_rnglists data. A logic flaw in the DWARF parsing path causes readelf to repeatedly print the same warning message without making forward progress, resulting in a non-terminating output loop that requires manual interruption. No evidence of memory corruption or code execution was observed.
INFO
Published Date :
March 9, 2026, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 13, 2026, 4:43 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update GNU Binutils to a patched version.
- Apply vendor-supplied security patches.
- Recompile affected binaries with updated tools.
- Avoid processing untrusted binary files.
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-2025-69648.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33641 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=598704a00cbac5e85c2bedd363357b5bf6fcee33 | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:gnu:binutils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.45.1 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33641 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=598704a00cbac5e85c2bedd363357b5bf6fcee33 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-835 -
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 .debug_rnglists data. A logic flaw in the DWARF parsing path causes readelf to repeatedly print the same warning message without making forward progress, resulting in a non-terminating output loop that requires manual interruption. No evidence of memory corruption or code execution was observed. Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33641 Added Reference https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=598704a00cbac5e85c2bedd363357b5bf6fcee33