CVE-2025-1365: GNU elfutils eu-readelf readelf.c process_symtab buffer overflow
First published: Sun Feb 16 2025(Updated: )
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GNU elfutils 0.192. This affects the function process_symtab of the file readelf.c of the component eu-readelf. The manipulation of the argument D/a leads to buffer overflow. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of the patch is 5e5c0394d82c53e97750fe7b18023e6f84157b81. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Credit: cna@vuldb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU elfutils |
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-1365?
CVE-2025-1365 has been classified as a critical vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1365?
To address CVE-2025-1365, upgrade to the latest version of GNU elfutils that addresses this buffer overflow issue.
What component is affected by CVE-2025-1365?
CVE-2025-1365 affects the eu-readelf component of GNU elfutils.
What kind of access is required to exploit CVE-2025-1365?
Local access is required to exploit the vulnerability CVE-2025-1365.
What is the nature of the vulnerability CVE-2025-1365?
CVE-2025-1365 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by manipulation of the argument D/a in the process_symtab function.
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