CVE-2025-10824 axboe fio init.c __parse_jobs_ini use after free
A local attacker can exploit a use-after-free flaw in fio's job parser to potentially execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-10824?
CVE-2025-10824 is a medium-severity use after free vulnerability in axboe fio, published on 23 Sep 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was determined in axboe fio up to 3.41. This impacts the function __parse_jobs_ini of the file init.c. Executing manipulation can lead to use after free. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-10824?
How do I fix CVE-2025-10824?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-10824 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2025-10824 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-10824 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2025-10824, GHSA-27g4-h3mx-8j8p, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-10824.