CVE-2025-2173
March 11, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
5.3
Medium
Description
A vulnerability was found in libzvbi up to 0.2.43. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function vbi_strndup_iconv_ucs2 of the file src/conv.c. The manipulation of the argument src_length leads to uninitialized pointer. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 0.2.44 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 8def647eea27f7fd7ad33ff79c2d6d3e39948dce. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The code maintainer was informed beforehand about the issues. She reacted very fast and highly professional.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libzvbi |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-824
Access of Uninitialized Pointer
The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | libzvbi | libzvbi | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | libzvbi | libzvbi | 0.2.44 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
References
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: NONE
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: LOW
- Integrity Impact: NONE
- Availability Impact: NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Timeline
Published: March 11, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified: March 11, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified: March 11, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.
More infoSource
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