CVE-2025-40913

Net::Dropbear versions through 0.16 for Perl contains a dependency that may be susceptible to an integer overflow

Description

Net::Dropbear versions through 0.16 for Perl contains a dependency that may be susceptible to an integer overflow. Net::Dropbear embeds a version of the libtommath library that is susceptible to an integer overflow associated with CVE-2023-36328.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.03%

Affected: ATRODO Net::Dropbear

References

Link	Tags
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-36328
https://github.com/libtom/libtommath/pull/546
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j3xv-6967-cv88
https://metacpan.org/release/ATRODO/Net-Dropbear-0.16/source/dropbear/libtommath/bn_mp_grow.c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-40913?: CVE-2025-40913 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-40913?: To fix CVE-2025-40913, 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-2025-40913 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-40913 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-2025-40913?: CVE-2025-40913 affects ATRODO Net::Dropbear.

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