Denial of Service Vulnerability in GNU elfutils Package
Summary
DEBIAN-CVE-2025-1376: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU elfutils 0.192. Affects elfutils versions 0.183-1 – 0.193-3~bpo13+1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
GNU elfutils is a set of utilities for handling ELF (Executable and Linkable Format) files, which are commonly used in Unix-like operating systems. The package provides tools for inspecting and manipulating ELF files, including the 'eu-strip' utility, which removes unnecessary sections from ELF binaries. This functionality is crucial for optimizing binary sizes and improving performance. However, a vulnerability has been identified in the 'elf_strptr' function of the 'eu-strip' component, which could lead to a denial of service under certain conditions.
Vulnerability Detail
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU elfutils version 0.192. The issue arises in the 'elf_strptr' function located in the '/libelf/elf_strptr.c' file. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the function, potentially leading to a denial of service. The attack can be executed locally, and while the complexity of the attack is considered high, the exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be used. The patch addressing this vulnerability is identified by the commit hash 'b16f441cca0a4841050e3215a9f120a6d8aea918'.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds mentioned for this vulnerability. It is advisable to apply the patch as soon as it is available to mitigate the risk.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in GNU elfutils poses a significant risk of denial of service, particularly affecting the 'eu-strip' utility. It is crucial for users to update their packages to the patched version to mitigate this risk. Utilizing tools like Vulert can further enhance security by monitoring for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The vulnerability is a denial of service issue in the 'elf_strptr' function of the 'eu-strip' utility, which can be exploited locally.
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Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a denial of service, causing the affected application to become unresponsive.
Yes, a patch has been released. You can update your GNU elfutils package to the latest version to apply the fix.
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