CVE-2025-5688
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CVE-2025-5688 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. We have identified a buffer overflow issue allowing out-of-bounds write when processing LLMNR or mDNS queries with very long DNS names. This issue only affects systems using Buffer Allocation Scheme 1 with LLMNR or mDNS enabled. Users should upgrade to the latest version and ensure any forked or derivative code is patched to incorporate the new fixes.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
We have identified a buffer overflow issue allowing out-of-bounds write when processing LLMNR or mDNS queries with very long DNS names. This issue only affects systems using Buffer Allocation Scheme 1 with LLMNR or mDNS enabled. Users should upgrade to the latest version and ensure any forked or derivative code is patched to incorporate the new fixes.
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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- Status
- Deferred
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