GNU Elfutils Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Eu-Read Component
Vulnerability
A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in GNU elfutils version 0.192. This issue arises in the eu-read component, specifically within the handle_dynamic_symtab function of readelf.c. The vulnerability requires local exploitation.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a null pointer dereference, causing a crash or denial-of-service condition.
Remediation
Users are advised to apply the patch identified as b38e562a4c907e08171c76b8b2def8464d5a104a to address this vulnerability.
Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
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