Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in libzvbi up to 0.2.43. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function vbi_strndup_iconv_ucs2 of the file src/conv.c. The manipulation of the argument src_length leads to uninitialized pointer. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 0.2.44 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 8def647eea27f7fd7ad33ff79c2d6d3e39948dce. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The code maintainer was informed beforehand about the issues. She reacted very fast and highly professional.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zapping-Vbi | Zvbi | < 0.2.44 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/zapping-vbi/zvbi/commit/8def647eea27f7fd7ad33ff79c2d6d3e39948Patch
- https://github.com/zapping-vbi/zvbi/releases/tag/v0.2.44Release Notes
- https://github.com/zapping-vbi/zvbi/security/advisories/GHSA-g7cg-7gw9-v8cfPatchVendor Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.299202Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.299202Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.512798Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-2173?
CVE-2025-2173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was found in libzvbi up to 0.2.43. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function vbi_strndup_iconv_ucs2 of the file src/conv.c. The manipulation of the argument src_l...
How severe is CVE-2025-2173?
CVE-2025-2173 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-2173?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zapping-Vbi Zvbi.