GNU elfutils 0.192 eu-readelf readelf.c dump_data_section/print_string_section z/x buffer overflow

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU elfutils 0.192. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function dump_data_section/print_string_section of the file readelf.c of the component eu-readelf. This manipulation of the argument z/x causes buffer overflow. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-1372. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Additionally, an exploit exists. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU elfutils 0.192. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dump_data_section/print_string_section of the file readelf.c of the component eu-readelf. The manipulation of the argument z/x with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-1372. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. 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 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 73db9d2021cab9e23fd734b0a76a612d52a6f1db 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). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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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)

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 73db9d2021cab9e23fd734b0a76a612d52a6f1db

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Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: 32656
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2025-1372 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1372
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295981
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2025 11:41
Updated: 03/25/2025 04:15
Changes: 02/16/2025 11:41 (60), 02/16/2025 11:43 (2), 02/17/2025 04:56 (30), 02/17/2025 14:47 (1), 03/25/2025 04:15 (2)
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Submitter: rookie
Cache ID: 216::103

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  • Submit #496485: GNU elfutils/eu-readelf 0.192 buffer over read (by rookie)

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