CVE-2025-62408
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CVE-2025-62408 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. c-ares is an asynchronous resolver library. Versions 1.32.3 through 1.34.5 terminate a query after maximum attempts when using read_answer() and process_answer(), which can cause a Denial of Service. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
c-ares is an asynchronous resolver library. Versions 1.32.3 through 1.34.5 terminate a query after maximum attempts when using read_answer() and process_answer(), which can cause a Denial of Service. This issue is fixed in version 1.34.6.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| C-Ares | C-Ares | >= 1.32.3, < 1.34.6 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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