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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-11083
CVE-2025-11083:
Linux Debian vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability has been discovered in GNU Binutils version 2.45, specifically in the elfswapshdr function within the bfd/elfcode.h library component of the Linker. The vulnerability was disclosed to the public in September 2025 and has been assigned CVE-2025-11083 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) with a CVSS v4.0 score of 4.8 (Medium) and CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 (Medium). The attack vector is local (AV:L), requiring low attack complexity (AC:L) and low privileges (PR:L). The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level (VulDB).
Impact
The vulnerability can lead to heap-based buffer overflow conditions, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate memory and execute arbitrary code. The impact is considered medium severity with potential consequences for system integrity and security (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
A patch has been identified with the commit ID 9ca499644a21ceb3f946d1c179c38a83be084490. The issue will be fixed in GNU Binutils version 2.46, as confirmed by the code maintainer (NVD).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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