MEDIUM · 4.9

CVE-2025-36171

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.13.1 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service from improperly validated API input due to excessive resource consumption.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.13.1 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service from improperly validated API input due to excessive resource consumption.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmAspera Faspex>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.14
LinuxLinux Kernel-
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-36171?

CVE-2025-36171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.13.1 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service from improperly validated API input due to excessive resource consumption.

How severe is CVE-2025-36171?

CVE-2025-36171 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-36171?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aspera Faspex, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.