CVE-2025-62875
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2025-62875 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in OpenSMTPD allows local users to crash OpenSMTPD. This issue affects openSUSE Tumbleweed: from ? before 7.8.0p0-1.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in OpenSMTPD allows local users to crash OpenSMTPD. This issue affects openSUSE Tumbleweed: from ? before 7.8.0p0-1.1.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opensmtpd | Opensmtpd | 7.7.0 | P0 |
| Opensuse | Tumbleweed | < 7.8.0p0-1.1 | — |
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2025-62875Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://security.opensuse.org/2025/10/31/opensmtpd-local-DoS.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/31/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.opensuse.org/2025/10/31/opensmtpd-local-DoS.html#reproducerExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-62875?
An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in OpenSMTPD allows local users to crash OpenSMTPD.
This issue affects openSUSE Tumbleweed: from ? before 7.8.0p0-1.1.
How severe is CVE-2025-62875?
CVE-2025-62875 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-62875?
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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