CVE-2025-8865

Description

The YugabyteDB tablet server contains a flaw in its YCQL query handling that can trigger a null pointer dereference when processing certain malformed inputs. An authenticated attacker could exploit this issue to crash the YCQL tablet server, resulting in a denial of service.

Category

4.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: YugabyteDB Inc YugabyteDB
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.yugabyte.com/preview/secure/vulnerability-disclosure-policy/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8865?
CVE-2025-8865 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-8865?
To fix CVE-2025-8865, 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-2025-8865 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-8865 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-2025-8865?
CVE-2025-8865 affects YugabyteDB Inc YugabyteDB.
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