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CVE-2025-1352: GNU elfutils eu-readelf libdw_alloc.c __libdw_thread_tail memory corruption

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 leads to memory corruption. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is 2636426a091bd6c6f7f02e49ab20d4cdc6bfc753. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

MediumCVSS 5.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2025-1352 is a memory corruption issue in GNU elfutils 0.192, specifically eu-readelf. It matters when the tool processes attacker-controlled input, such as untrusted binaries or debug data. Public exploit material is referenced, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate operational risk. Prioritize patching where elfutils analyzes untrusted files, especially automated pipelines. Lower urgency is reasonable for systems where eu-readelf is absent or only used on trusted inputs.

Technical view

The issue affects __libdw_thread_tail in libdw_alloc.c within the eu-readelf component. Manipulating argument w can cause memory corruption, mapped to CWE-119. The CVSS v2 score is 5.1 with network attack vector and high complexity. Sources identify patch commit 2636426a091bd6c6f7f02e49ab20d4cdc6bfc753.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in build, analysis, firmware, incident-response, or CI environments using GNU elfutils 0.192 to inspect untrusted ELF files.

Exploitation context

The source bundle says exploitation is difficult and attack complexity is high. It also says exploit material is public. CISA KEV status is false, and no provided source confirms exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Evidence is centered on VulDB and Sourceware references. The bundle identifies affected version 0.192, CWE-119, public exploit material, and a patch commit. It does not provide confirmed exploitation, broad version ranges, or detailed downstream product impact.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade or patch GNU elfutils using vendor guidance.
  • Apply patch 2636426a091bd6c6f7f02e49ab20d4cdc6bfc753 where applicable.
  • Avoid processing untrusted binaries with vulnerable eu-readelf versions.
  • Check downstream vendor advisories for bundled elfutils exposure.
  • Restrict automated analysis workflows to patched tooling.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems and containers for GNU elfutils 0.192.
  • Confirm whether eu-readelf is used on untrusted files.
  • Verify the installed package includes the referenced patch.
  • Review CI, build, firmware, and malware-analysis pipelines.
  • Check vendor advisories for appliances or products bundling elfutils.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
7

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.1 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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4CVSS vectors
6Timeline events
2ADP providers
8Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

4 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.1CVSS 2.0MediumAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P4.96.4VulDB
5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L1.63.4VulDB
5CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L1.63.4VulDB
2.3CVSS 4.0LowCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulDB

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

2.3Low
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2025-1352Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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    Advisory disclosed

  2. Source timelineVulDB

    VulDB entry created

  3. CVE reservedCVE Program

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  5. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
GNUelfutils0.192Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-119

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