CVE-2024-25260: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Feb 20 2024(Updated: )
elfutils v0.189 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the handle_verdef() function at readelf.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elfutils | ||
| debian/elfutils | <=0.183-1<=0.188-2.1<=0.192-4 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/schsiung/fuzzer_issues/issues/1
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=31058
- https://sourceware.org/elfutils/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-25260
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25260
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-25260
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-25260
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-25260
- https://sourceware.org/git/?p=elfutils.git;a=commit;h=373f5212677235fc3ca6068b887111554790f944
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-25260?
CVE-2024-25260 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25260?
To fix CVE-2024-25260, upgrade to the latest version of elfutils where the NULL pointer dereference has been addressed.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-25260?
The impact of CVE-2024-25260 includes potential crashes and undefined behavior when processing certain ELF files.
Which versions of elfutils are affected by CVE-2024-25260?
CVE-2024-25260 affects elfutils version 0.189 and possibly earlier versions.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2024-25260?
To mitigate the risks of CVE-2024-25260, avoid processing untrusted ELF files and ensure you apply patches promptly.
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