GNU Binutils Memory Leak Vulnerability in Objdump Component

Vulnerability

A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in GNU Binutils versions 2.43 and 2.44. The issue arises in the objdump component, specifically within the display_info function of bucomm.c. This vulnerability requires local exploitation.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a memory leak.

Remediation

Users are advised to apply the patch referenced by the commit ID ba6ad3a18cb26b79e0e3b84c39f707535bbc344d.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
6.4
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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