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

Low 2.3 Published 16 Feb 2025 Updated 2 Jun 2026

Remote attackers can trigger memory corruption in GNU elfutils via crafted input, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2025-1352?

CVE-2025-1352 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in GNU elfutils, published on 16 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-1352?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Elfutils Project Elfutils.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1352?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2025-1352 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-1352 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as AZL-56873, BELL-CVE-2025-1352, DEBIAN-CVE-2025-1352, ECHO-2d2f-43b9-7091, GHSA-25fr-9mxc-qjvr, ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2025-1352 and 1 more.