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. — CVE-2025-29481
Date
Source
MSRC
MSRC
Vendor
Microsoft
Microsoft
Threat
medium
medium
CVSS
6.2
6.2
Summary
Advisory CVE-2025-29481. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libbpf 1.5.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the bpf_object__init_prog` function of… Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: medium. CVSS 6.2. See the…
What to do
General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):
- Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
- Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
- Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
- Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.