CVE-2025-8224

A flaw was found in binutils. The bfd_elf_get_str_section function in the BFD Library’s bfd/elf.c file exhibits a null pointer dereference due to manipulation, potentially allowing a local attacker to trigger a denial of service. This occurs when processing specially crafted ELF files. The resulting null pointer dereference can lead to program termination.

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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.