lief-project LIEF up to 0.17.1 ELF Binary Parser src/ELF/Parser.tcc Parser::parse_binary null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in lief-project LIEF up to 0.17.1. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function Parser::parse_binary of the file src/ELF/Parser.tcc of the component ELF Binary Parser. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-15504. The attack needs to be launched locally. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in lief-project LIEF up to 0.17.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Parser::parse_binary of the file src/ELF/Parser.tcc of the component ELF Binary Parser. The manipulation 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.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-15504. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. 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.

Upgrading to version 0.17.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 81bd5d7ea0c390563f1c4c017c9019d154802978 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-1850). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality 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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: LIEF 0.17.2
Patch: 81bd5d7ea0c390563f1c4c017c9019d154802978

Timelineinfo

01/09/2026 Advisory disclosed
01/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/23/2026 +14 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 1277
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2025-15504 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-15504
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-340375
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 01/09/2026 23:04
Updated: 01/23/2026 15:03
Changes: 01/09/2026 23:04 (64), 01/10/2026 13:42 (30), 01/10/2026 23:37 (1), 01/23/2026 15:03 (11)
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Submitter: Oneafter
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #733329: lief-project LIEF 9698ea6 Memory Corruption (by Oneafter)

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