CVE-2025-11414

GNU Binutils Linker elflink.c get_link_hash_entry out-of-bounds

MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Score
Published: October 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM UTC
Updated: October 15, 2026 at 01:02 AM UTC
4 products affected across 2 vendorsBinutilsSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 Pn /dp MFP FirmwareSiplus S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 Pn /dp MFP Firmware

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Severity
MEDIUM5.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A vulnerability was determined in GNU Binutils 2.45. Affected by this vulnerability is the function get_link_hash_entry of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component Linker. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds read. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 2.46 addresses this issue. Patch name: aeaaa9af6359c8e394ce9cf24911fec4f4d23703. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

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References (8)

VDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?id.327350
SignaturePermissions RequiredVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.327350
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?submit.665591
Issue TrackingExploit
Source: cverecord
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33450
Product
Source: cverecord
https://www.gnu.org/
Source: 0b142b55-0307-4c5a-b3c9-f314f3fb7c5e
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html

SSVC — Action Prioritization

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CVSS

Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-125CWE-119

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