CVE-2025-1176

What it is

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.43 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function _bfd_elf_gc_mark_rsec of the file elflink.c of the component ld. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is named f9978defb6fab0bd8583942d97c112b0932ac814. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-02-11 06:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 08:38 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 2.3 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2025-02-11 06:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 08:38 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Gnu Binutils 2.43

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 2.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Passive

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

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