CVE-2025-46158
MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2025-46158 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in redoxOS kernel before commit 5d41cd7c allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via the `setitimer` syscall. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue in redoxOS kernel before commit 5d41cd7c allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via the `setitimer` syscall
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redox-Os | Redox | 0.8.0 |
References
- https://github.com/Marsman1996/pocs/tree/master/redox/CVE-2025-46158Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/kernel/-/issues/164Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/kernel/-/issues/164Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-46158?
An issue in redoxOS kernel before commit 5d41cd7c allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via the `setitimer` syscall
How severe is CVE-2025-46158?
CVE-2025-46158 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46158?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2025-46158?
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