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GNU Binutils Linker elf64-x86-64.c elf_x86_64_relocate_section heap-based overflow

Type: advisorySource: Official CVE List1 source record

A vulnerability was determined in GNU Binutils 2.45. The affected element is the function elf_x86_64_relocate_section of the file elf64-x86-64.c of the component Linker. This manipulation causes heap-based buffer overflow. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Patch name: 6b21c8b2ecfef5c95142cbc2c32f185cb1c26ab0. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

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CVE-2025-11495

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Source reference: cve:CVE-2025-11495

Binutils

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[
  {
    "cpes": [
      "cpe:2.3:a:gnu:binutils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*"
    ],
    "vendor": "GNU",
    "modules": [
      "Linker"
    ],
    "product": "Binutils",
    "versions": [
      {
        "status": "affected",
        "version": "2.45"
      }
    ]
  }
]
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CVE-2025-11495

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medium

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#26890 · Revision 1
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