CVE-2025-61962
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2025-61962 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. In fetchmail before 6.5.6, the SMTP client can crash when authenticating upon receiving a 334 status code in a malformed context.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In fetchmail before 6.5.6, the SMTP client can crash when authenticating upon receiving a 334 status code in a malformed context.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-61962?
In fetchmail before 6.5.6, the SMTP client can crash when authenticating upon receiving a 334 status code in a malformed context.
How severe is CVE-2025-61962?
CVE-2025-61962 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-61962?
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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