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CVE-2025-69646

binutils: Binutils: Denial of Service via malformed DWARF debug_rnglists data

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

2.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · March 6, 2026

Updated · September 1, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in binutils. A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability by supplying a malicious input file containing malformed DWARF debug_rnglists data. This can cause the objdump tool to enter an unbounded logging loop, leading to excessive CPU and I/O usage and preventing analysis completion. This issue results in a Denial of Service (DoS).

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 2.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CWE-606 · Unchecked Input for Loop Condition