CVE-2025-1372 Details
Description
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 leads to buffer overflow. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of the patch is 73db9d2021cab9e23fd734b0a76a612d52a6f1db. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
A critical buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in GNU elfutils version 0.192, specifically within the eu-readelf component. The issue arises in the dump_data_section/print_string_section functions of readelf.c, where improper handling of the z/x argument leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability requires local exploitation.
Users are advised to update to the patched version of GNU elfutils. The patch identifier is 73db9d2021cab9e23fd734b0a76a612d52a6f1db.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 18, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=15927 | [email protected] | Exploit |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32656 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue Tracking |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32656#c3 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue Tracking |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32657 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue Tracking |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295981 | [email protected] | Permissions RequiredVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.295981 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.496485 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.gnu.org/ | [email protected] | Product |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-120 | Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') | [email protected] |
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | [email protected] |
| CWE-120 | Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| elfutils project elfutils | 0.192 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 17, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |