Heap Buffer Overread Vulnerability in util-linux by Red Hat
CVE-2025-14104

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Util-linux

Status
Util-linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-14104?

A vulnerability exists in the util-linux package, specifically within the setpwnam() function. This flaw allows for a heap buffer overread when processing usernames that are 256 bytes long. It affects the SUID (Set User ID) login-utils utilities that interact with the password database, potentially exposing sensitive information and posing a risk to system integrity.

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Affected Version(s)

util-linux 0 < 2.41.3

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-14104
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2419369
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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