CVE-2025-1371
GNU elfutils eu-read readelf.c handle_dynamic_symtab null pointer dereference
Description
A vulnerability has been found in GNU elfutils 0.192 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function handle_dynamic_symtab 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 17, 2025, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 4, 2025, 8:13 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the patch identified by b38e562a4c907e08171c76b8b2def8464d5a104a.
- Update elfutils to a version that includes the fix.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-1371.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=15926 | Broken Link |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32655 | Broken Link |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32655#c2 | Broken Link |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295978 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.295978 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.496484 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.gnu.org/ | Product |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32655 | Broken Link |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-1371 is
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weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-1371 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:elfutils_project:elfutils:0.192:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulDB: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=15926 Types: Broken Link Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32655 Types: Broken Link Added Reference Type VulDB: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32655 Types: Broken Link Added Reference Type VulDB: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32655#c2 Types: Broken Link Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295978 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.295978 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.496484 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://www.gnu.org/ Types: Product -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32655 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability has been found in GNU elfutils 0.192 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function handle_dynamic_symtab 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-476 Added CWE CWE-404 Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=15926 Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32655 Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32655#c2 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295978 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.295978 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.496484 Added Reference https://www.gnu.org/