CVE-2025-1372: GNU elfutils eu-readelf readelf.c print_string_section buffer overflow
First published: Mon Feb 17 2025(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in GNU elfutils 0.192. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dump_data_section/print_string_section of the file readelf.c of the component eu-readelf. The manipulation of the argument z/x leads to buffer overflow. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of the patch is 73db9d2021cab9e23fd734b0a76a612d52a6f1db. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Credit: cna@vuldb.com
| 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://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=15927
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32656
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32656#c3
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32657
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295981
- https://vuldb.com/?id.295981
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.496485
- https://www.gnu.org/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2025-1372
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1372
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2025-1372
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-1372
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-1372
- https://sourceware.org/git/?p=elfutils.git;a=commit;h=73db9d2021cab9e23fd734b0a76a612d52a6f1db
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-1372?
CVE-2025-1372 has been declared as critical due to the potential for buffer overflow.
What components are affected by CVE-2025-1372?
CVE-2025-1372 affects the function dump_data_section/print_string_section in the file readelf.c of GNU elfutils.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1372?
To fix CVE-2025-1372, update to the latest version of GNU elfutils that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1372?
CVE-2025-1372 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through manipulation of arguments.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-1372?
Anyone using vulnerable versions of GNU elfutils is affected by CVE-2025-1372.
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