Hercules Augeas 1.14.1 src/fa.c re_case_expand re null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Hercules Augeas 1.14.1. This issue affects the function re_case_expand of the file src/fa.c. Executing a manipulation of the argument re can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-2588. The attack requires local access. In addition, an exploit is available. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Hercules Augeas 1.14.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function re_case_expand of the file src/fa.c. The manipulation of the argument re with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-2588. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 233483 (Fedora 41 : augeas (2025-117fe4c81f)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (233483). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 233483
Nessus Name: Fedora 41 : augeas (2025-117fe4c81f)

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/21/2025 Advisory disclosed
03/21/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/29/2025 +8 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 852
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-2588 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-2588
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-300568
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2025 07:37 AM
Updated: 03/29/2025 12:40 PM
Changes: 03/21/2025 07:37 AM (57), 03/21/2025 02:03 PM (30), 03/22/2025 04:54 AM (1), 03/29/2025 12:40 PM (2)
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Cache ID: 244:FA9:40

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Accepted

  • Submit #517281: https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas augeas 1.14.1 NULL Pointer Dereference (by github.com)

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