CVE-2025-2849
UPX p_lx_elf.cpp un_DT_INIT heap-based overflow
Summary
UPX p_lx_elf.cpp un_DT_INIT heap-based overflow
Original description
The description as published by the source.
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in UPX up to 5.0.0. Affected is the function PackLinuxElf64::un_DT_INIT of the file src/p_lx_elf.cpp. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is identified as e0b6ff192412f5bb5364c1948f4f6b27a0cd5ea2. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2025-2849 upx-ucl
- Ubuntu UBUNTU-CVE-2025-2849 upx-ucl
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- advisory vuldb.com
- advisory vuldb.com
- patch github.com
- report github.com
- report github.com
- report vuldb.com
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