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CVE-2025-8404

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%

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CVE-2025-8404 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Supermicro BMC Shared library. An authenticated attacker with access to the BMC exploit stack buffer via a crafted  header and achieve arbitrary code execution of the BMC’s firmware operating system.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Supermicro BMC Shared library. An authenticated attacker with access to the BMC exploit stack buffer via a crafted  header and achieve arbitrary code execution of the BMC’s firmware operating system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.28%

19.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-8404?
Stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Supermicro BMC Shared library. An authenticated attacker with access to the BMC exploit stack buffer via a crafted  header and achieve arbitrary code execution of the BMC’s firmware operating system.
How severe is CVE-2025-8404?
CVE-2025-8404 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8404?
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