Vulnerability Description
Perl CryptX before version 0.087 contains a dependency that may be susceptible to an integer overflow. CryptX embeds a version of the libtommath library that is susceptible to an integer overflow associated with CVE-2023-36328.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
References
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j3xv-6967-cv88
- https://github.com/libtom/libtommath/pull/546
- https://metacpan.org/release/MIK/CryptX-0.086/source/src/ltm/bn_mp_grow.c
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-36328
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40914?
CVE-2025-40914 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Perl CryptX before version 0.087 contains a dependency that may be susceptible to an integer overflow. CryptX embeds a version of the libtommath library that is susceptible to an integer overflow ass...
How severe is CVE-2025-40914?
CVE-2025-40914 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40914?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.