MEDIUM
CVE-2024-25260
CWE-476Published: February 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
elfutils v0.189 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the handle_verdef() function at readelf.c.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-25260 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
elfutils_project1 product(s)
elfutils
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (6)
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https://github.com/schsiung/fuzzer_issues/issues/1Exploit · Issue Tracking
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https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=31058Exploit · Issue Tracking
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https://github.com/schsiung/fuzzer_issues/issues/1Exploit · Issue Tracking
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https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=31058Exploit · Issue Tracking
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-25260
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 20, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-476)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-25260 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.