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GNU Binutils objcopy.c copy_section heap-based overflow

Type: advisorySource: Official CVE List1 source record

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU Binutils 2.45. Affected by this vulnerability is the function copy_section of the file binutils/objcopy.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is named 08c3cbe5926e4d355b5cb70bbec2b1eeb40c2944. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

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CVE-2025-7545

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Security context

Source reference: cve:CVE-2025-7545

Binutils

Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/0/product

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[
  {
    "vendor": "GNU",
    "product": "Binutils",
    "versions": [
      {
        "status": "affected",
        "version": "2.45"
      }
    ]
  }
]
Related CVEs
CVE-2025-7545

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medium

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Event
#27156 · Revision 1
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