CVE-2025-2588: augeas Null Dereference — Exploit

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Hercules Augeas 1.14.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function re_case_expand of the file src/fa.c. The manipulation of the argument re leads to null pointer dereference. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.3

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-404 CWE-404

CWE-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
augeas	augeas	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/issues/852 https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/issues/852#issue-2905999609 https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/issues/852#issue-2905999609

Other References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300568 https://vuldb.com/?id.300568 https://vuldb.com/?submit.517281

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2588? +

A vulnerability has been found in Hercules Augeas 1.14.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function re_case_expand of the file src/fa.c. The manipulation of the argument re leads to null pointer dereference. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-2588? +

CVE-2025-2588 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.3 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2588? +

CVE-2025-2588 affects products from augeas, specifically: augeas. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-2588? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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