CVE-2025-29776

Azle calling `setTimer` causes infinite loop of timers

Description

Azle is a WebAssembly runtime for TypeScript and JavaScript on ICP. Calling `setTimer` in Azle versions `0.27.0`, `0.28.0`, and `0.29.0` causes an immediate infinite loop of timers to be executed on the canister, each timer attempting to clean up the global state of the previous timer. The infinite loop will occur with any valid invocation of `setTimer`. The problem has been fixed as of Azle version `0.30.0`. As a workaround, if a canister is caught in this infinite loop after calling `setTimer`, the canister can be upgraded and the timers will all be cleared, thus ending the loop.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: demergent-labs azle
Published at:
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-29776?
CVE-2025-29776 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-29776?
To fix CVE-2025-29776, 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-2025-29776 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-29776 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-2025-29776?
CVE-2025-29776 affects demergent-labs azle.
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