CVE-2025-1371
elfutils: GNU elfutils eu-read readelf.c handle_dynamic_symtab null pointer dereference
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · February 17, 2025
Updated · August 31, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in GNU elfutils. This vulnerability allows a NULL pointer dereference via the handle_dynamic_symtab function in readelf.c.
Statement
This vulnerability is rated Low for Red Hat as it requires local access and low privileges to trigger a null pointer dereference in the readelf utility, leading to an application level denial of service. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 and 10 are affected.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 3.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference