Vulnerability Description
Oxford Nanopore Technologies' MinKNOW software at or prior to version 24.11 creates a temporary file to store the local authentication token during startup, before copying it to its final location. This temporary file is created in a directory accessible to all users on the system. An unauthorized local user or process can exploit this behavior by placing a file lock on the temporary token file using the flock system call. This prevents MinKNOW from completing the token generation process. As a result, no valid local token is created, and the software is unable to execute commands on the sequencer. This leads to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, blocking sequencing operations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2025/icsma-25-2
- https://nanoporetech.com/about/contact
- https://nanoporetech.com/software/
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-25-294-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-10937?
CVE-2025-10937 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Oxford Nanopore Technologies' MinKNOW software at or prior to version 24.11 creates a temporary file to store the local authentication token during startup, before copying it to its final location. Th...
How severe is CVE-2025-10937?
CVE-2025-10937 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-10937?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.