CVE-2025-1371: GNU elfutils eu-read readelf.c handle_dynamic_symtab null pointer dereference

Published Feb 17, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability has been found in GNU elfutils 0.192 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function handledynamicsymtab of the file readelf.c of the component eu-read. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is identified as b38e562a4c907e08171c76b8b2def8464d5a104a. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Affected Software

3 affected components
GNU elfutils
debian/elfutils<=0.183-1, <=0.188-2.1, <=0.192-4
Elfutils Project Elfutils=0.192

Event History

Feb 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
Affected Software
Mar 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:34 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1371?

CVE-2025-1371 is classified as a problematic vulnerability affecting GNU elfutils 0.192.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1371?

To fix CVE-2025-1371, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of GNU elfutils.

3

What component is affected by CVE-2025-1371?

CVE-2025-1371 affects the function handle_dynamic_symtab in the eu-read component of GNU elfutils.

4

Is local access required to exploit CVE-2025-1371?

Yes, local access is a requirement to exploit the vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-1371.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1371?

CVE-2025-1371 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability.

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