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CVE-2024-25178:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-25178 is a security vulnerability affecting LuaJIT through version 2.1. The vulnerability was discovered in early 2025 and involves an out-of-bounds read in the stack-overflow handler within the lj_state.c file (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) in the stack-overflow handler located in lj_state.c. It has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no required privileges or user interaction (Ubuntu).
Impact
The vulnerability can lead to high confidentiality and availability impacts, while integrity remains unaffected. The critical CVSS score of 9.1 suggests potential severe consequences for affected systems (Ubuntu).
Mitigation and workarounds
A fix has been implemented in the LuaJIT repository through commit defe61a, which reworks the stack overflow handling mechanism. Users are advised to update to the patched version when available (LuaJIT Commit).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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