CVE-2025-2588

low-risk
Published 2025-03-21

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.22% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 3.3/10 Low
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Augeas

Affected Vendors

Augeas

References (6)

Exploit https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/issues/852
Exploit https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/issues/852#issue-2905999609
Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300568
Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?id.300568
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?submit.517281
Exploit https://github.com/hercules-team/augeas/issues/852#issue-2905999609
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low-risk
Severity 13/34 · Low
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal