CVE-2025-1376
elfutils: GNU elfutils eu-strip elf_strptr.c elf_strptr denial of service
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 denial of service via manipulation of the function elf_strptr in /libelf/elf_strptr.c.
Statement
This vulnerability is rated Low for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 and 10. The flaw is a local application level denial of service in the elfutils component, specifically affecting the eu-strip utility through manipulation of the elf_strptr function. Exploitation requires local access and is considered to have high complexity.
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 · 2.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE-404 · Improper Resource Shutdown or Release