Denial of Service Vulnerability in GNU elfutils Eu-Strip Library
CVE-2025-1376

2LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Elfutils
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A problematic vulnerability has been identified in the GNU elfutils library, specifically within the eu-strip component's elf_strptr function. This flaw allows local attackers to trigger a denial of service by manipulating the library's handling of specific inputs. The complexity of executing this attack is high, suggesting that skilled adversaries may be required for successful exploitation. Following the disclosure of this vulnerability, it is critical to apply the recommended patch (b16f441cca0a4841050e3215a9f120a6d8aea918) promptly to mitigate risks.

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-2025-1376 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.295984
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295984
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third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
2
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

wenjusun (VulDB User)
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