CVE-2025-0395

Description

When the assert() function in the GNU C Library versions 2.13 to 2.40 fails, it does not allocate enough space for the assertion failure message string and size information, which may lead to a buffer overflow if the message string size aligns to page size.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Affected: The GNU C Library glibc
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/22/4
https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32582
https://sourceware.org/git/?p=glibc.git;a=blob;f=advisories/GLIBC-SA-2025-0001
https://sourceware.org/pipermail/libc-announce/2025/000044.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/22/4
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/23/2
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/13/1
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/24/7
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/04/msg00039.html
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250228-0006/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0395?
CVE-2025-0395 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0395?
To fix CVE-2025-0395, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-0395 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-0395 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-0395?
CVE-2025-0395 affects The GNU C Library glibc.
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