Bug 2368763 (CVE-2025-5244) - CVE-2025-5244 binutils: GNU Binutils ld elflink.c elf_gc_sweep memory corruption
Summary: CVE-2025-5244 binutils: GNU Binutils ld elflink.c elf_gc_sweep memory corruption
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Status: NEW
Alias: CVE-2025-5244
Product: Security Response
Classification: Other
Component: vulnerability
Version: unspecified
Hardware: All
OS: Linux
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Reported: 2025-05-27 14:01 UTC by OSIDB Bzimport
Modified: 2025-06-26 14:38 UTC (History)
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2025-05-27 14:01:40 UTC 
A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils up to 2.44. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function elf_gc_sweep of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component ld. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.45 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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