CVE-2025-1377: GNU elfutils eu-strip strip.c gelf_getsymshndx denial of service

Published Feb 17, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GNU elfutils 0.192. This issue affects the function gelfgetsymshndx of the file strip.c of the component eu-strip. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of the patch is fbf1df9ca286de3323ae541973b08449f8d03aba. 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·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
Affected Software
Mar 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:35 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1377?

CVE-2025-1377 is classified as a problematic vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

2

How does CVE-2025-1377 affect GNU elfutils?

CVE-2025-1377 affects the function gelf_getsymshndx within the strip.c file of the GNU elfutils component eu-strip.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1377?

CVE-2025-1377 affects local users of GNU elfutils 0.192.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2025-1377?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-1377 can lead to a denial of service condition in the affected system.

5

What are the recommended actions to mitigate CVE-2025-1377?

To mitigate CVE-2025-1377, it is advised to update GNU elfutils to the latest patched version.

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