CVE-2025-1376: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU elfutils 0.192

Routine

LOW 2.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-1376 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.5) affecting elfutils. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU elfutils 0.192. This vulnerability affects the function elf_strptr in the library /libelf/elf_strptr.c of the component eu-strip. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. 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 t

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404
Published	2025-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: elfutils project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-17 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elfutils project elfutils DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.192

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.192

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy elfutils || rpm -q elfutils || elfutils --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.192 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison elfutils sudo apt install elfutils=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.192> sudo apt-mark hold elfutils

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list elfutils sudo dnf downgrade elfutils-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.192> sudo dnf versionlock add elfutils

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-1376?

elfutils: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-1376 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1376 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-1376 affect?

CVE-2025-1376 affects elfutils. Severity is low (CVSS 2.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU elfutils 0.192. This vulnerability affects the function elf_strptr in the library /libelf/elf_strptr.c of the component eu-strip. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is

How urgent is CVE-2025-1376?

Priority 20/100. Public exploit reference

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