CVE-2025-5245 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-5245: GNU Binutils objdump debug.c debug_type_samep memory corruption

Vendor Gnu
Product Binutils
Weakness CWE-119
Published May 27, 2025
Last update May 12, 2026

CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GNU Binutils up to 2.44. This affects the function debug_type_samep of the file /binutils/debug.c of the component objdump. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 27, 2025 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated