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GNU Binutils prdbg.c tg_tag_type return value

Type: advisorySources: OSV

A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.45. Impacted is the function tg_tag_type of the file prdbg.c. Performing a manipulation results in unchecked return value. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

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CVEs
CVE-2025-11839
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4 Nov 2026, 03:53 UTC · Revision 1

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GNU Binutils prdbg.c tg_tag_type return value

core-osv · Original source

Published 16 Oct 2025, 14:02 UTC

A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.45. Impacted is the function tg_tag_type of the file prdbg.c. Performing a manipulation results in unchecked return value. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

osv:CVE-2025-11839
Complete source record
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