Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in libzvbi up to 0.2.43. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function vbi_strndup_iconv_ucs2 of the file src/conv.c. The manipulation of the argument src_length leads to integer overflow. The attack can be launched 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 named ca1672134b3e2962cd392212c73f44f8f4cb489f. 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/ca1672134b3e2962cd392212c73f44f8f4cb4Patch
- 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.299203Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.299203Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.512800Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-2174?
CVE-2025-2174 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 declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function vbi_strndup_iconv_ucs2 of the file src/conv.c. The manipulation o...
How severe is CVE-2025-2174?
CVE-2025-2174 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-2025-2174?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zapping-Vbi Zvbi.