CVE-2026-25833
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2026-25833 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Mbed TLS 3.5.0 to 3.6.5 fixed in 3.6.6 and 4.1.0 has a buffer overflow in the x509_inet_pton_ipv6() function. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mbed TLS 3.5.0 to 3.6.5 fixed in 3.6.6 and 4.1.0 has a buffer overflow in the x509_inet_pton_ipv6() function
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trustedfirmware | Mbed Tls | >= 3.5.0, < 3.6.6 |
| Trustedfirmware | Mbed Tls | 4.0.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-25833?
Mbed TLS 3.5.0 to 3.6.5 fixed in 3.6.6 and 4.1.0 has a buffer overflow in the x509_inet_pton_ipv6() function
How severe is CVE-2026-25833?
CVE-2026-25833 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25833?
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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