Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in GNU elfutils eu-readelf
CVE-2025-1365

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Elfutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability in GNU elfutils version 0.192 has been discovered affecting the eu-readelf component, specifically in the process_symtab function within the readelf.c file. This vulnerability allows for a buffer overflow condition when manipulating the D/a argument, requiring local access for exploitation. The issue has been publicly disclosed, indicating that attackers may leverage this vulnerability. To mitigate potential risks, a patch is available and should be applied promptly.

Affected Version(s)

elfutils 0.192

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-1365 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.295977
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295977
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.496483
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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