Vulnerability Description
SWUpdate before 2026.05 is affected by a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition that allows local unprivileged attackers to escalate privileges to root or install untrusted contents using a signed update.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/sbabic/swupdate
- https://github.com/sbabic/swupdate/commit/f4bd64260e233e207354d68d572b1cbc3e6368
- https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2025/SBA-ADV-20251206-01_S
- https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2025/SBA-ADV-20251206-01_S
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-41259?
CVE-2025-41259 is a documented vulnerability. SWUpdate before 2026.05 is affected by a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition that allows local unprivileged attackers to escalate privileges to root or install untrusted contents using a...
How severe is CVE-2025-41259?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-41259. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-41259?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.