GNU elfutils 0.192 eu-readelf readelf.c process_symtab D/a buffer overflow
Summary
A vulnerability has been found in GNU elfutils 0.192 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function process_symtab of the file readelf.c of the component eu-readelf. Performing a manipulation of the argument D/a results in buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-1365. The attack requires a local approach. Moreover, an exploit is present.
It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GNU elfutils 0.192. This affects the function process_symtab of the file readelf.c of the component eu-readelf. The manipulation of the argument D/a with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The advisory is shared at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-1365. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details and a public exploit are known.
The exploit is shared for download at sourceware.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 233299 (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : elfutils vulnerabilities (USN-7369-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Applying the patch 5e5c0394d82c53e97750fe7b18023e6f84157b81 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 (233299). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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- Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/
CPE 2.3
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Exploiting
Class: Buffer overflowCWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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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: 233299
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : elfutils vulnerabilities (USN-7369-1)
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
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Patch: 5e5c0394d82c53e97750fe7b18023e6f84157b81
Timeline
02/16/2025 🔍02/16/2025 🔍
03/25/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: gnu.orgAdvisory: sourceware.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-1365 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1365
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295977
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 02/16/2025 10:12Updated: 03/25/2025 04:15
Changes: 02/16/2025 10:12 (60), 02/17/2025 01:46 (30), 03/25/2025 04:15 (2)
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Submitter: rookie
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #496483: GNU elfutils/eu-readelf 0.192 Buffer Over-read (by rookie)
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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