GNU elfutils 0.192 eu-readelf libdw_alloc.c __libdw_thread_tail w memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GNU elfutils 0.192. Impacted is the function __libdw_thread_tail in the library libdw_alloc.c of the component eu-readelf. Executing a manipulation of the argument w can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-1352. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNU elfutils 0.192 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function __libdw_thread_tail in the library libdw_alloc.c of the component eu-readelf. The manipulation of the argument w with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at sourceware.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-1352. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at sourceware.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234178 (EulerOS 2.0 SP11 : elfutils (EulerOS-SA-2025-1351)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch 2636426a091bd6c6f7f02e49ab20d4cdc6bfc753 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at sourceware.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (234178). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 234178
Nessus Name: EulerOS 2.0 SP11 : elfutils (EulerOS-SA-2025-1351)

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 2636426a091bd6c6f7f02e49ab20d4cdc6bfc753

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02/15/2025 🔍
02/15/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/02/2026 +472 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: sourceware.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-1352 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1352
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295960
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/15/2025 16:22
Updated: 06/02/2026 16:27
Changes: 02/15/2025 16:22 (61), 02/16/2025 17:18 (31), 04/11/2025 22:56 (2), 06/02/2026 16:27 (12)
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Submitter: rookie
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #495965: GNU elfutils/eu-readelf 0.192 illegal read access (by rookie)

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