GNU Binutils Linker elflink.c get_link_hash_entry out-of-bounds

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A vulnerability was determined in GNU Binutils 2.45. Affected by this vulnerability is the function get_link_hash_entry of the file bfd/elflink.c of the component Linker. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds read. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 2.46 addresses this issue. Patch name: aeaaa9af6359c8e394ce9cf24911fec4f4d23703. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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7 Oct 2025 22:32:07 UTC

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15 Oct 2026 01:02:31 UTC

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23 Oct 2026 15:48:27 UTC

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