CVE-2025-29481
Medium
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libbpf 1.5.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the bpf_object__init_prog` function of libbpf. This has been disputed by third parties who assert that "no one in their sane mind should be passing untrusted ELF files into libbpf while running under root."
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.2
Exploit probability—
ProductLibbpf
PublishedApr 7, 2025
First seenApr 7, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-120CWE-120
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| libbpf_project libbpf | 1.5.0 | — |
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