CVE-2025-5941

LOWCVSS 2/10EPSS 0.10%

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CVE-2025-5941 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2/10 on the CVSS scale. Netskope is notified about a potential gap in its agent (NS Client) in which a malicious actor could trigger a memory leak by sending a crafted DNS packet to a machine. A successful exploitation may require administrative privileges on the machine, based on the exact configuration. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netskope is notified about a potential gap in its agent (NS Client) in which a malicious actor could trigger a memory leak by sending a crafted DNS packet to a machine. A successful exploitation may require administrative privileges on the machine, based on the exact configuration. A successful exploit can potentially result in user-controllable memory being leaked in a domain name stored on the local machine.

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Weakness Enumeration

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5941?
Netskope is notified about a potential gap in its agent (NS Client) in which a malicious actor could trigger a memory leak by sending a crafted DNS packet to a machine. A successful exploitation may require administrative privileges on the machine, based on the exact configuration. A successful exploit can potentially result in user-controllable memory being leaked in a domain name stored on the local machine.
How severe is CVE-2025-5941?
CVE-2025-5941 has a CVSS score of 2/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5941?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST