Vulnerability Description
Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference vulnerability was discovered in fs/inode/fs_inoderemove code of the Apache NuttX RTOS that allowed root filesystem inode removal leading to a debug assert trigger (that is disabled by default), NULL pointer dereference (handled differently depending on the target architecture), or in general, a Denial of Service. This issue affects Apache NuttX RTOS: from 10.0.0 before 12.10.0. Users of filesystem based services with write access that were exposed over the network (i.e. FTP) are affected and recommended to upgrade to version 12.10.0 that fixes the issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Nuttx | >= 10.0.0, < 12.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/apache/nuttx/pull/16437Issue Tracking
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/nwo1kd08b7t3dyz082q2pghdxwvxwyvoMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/31/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-48768?
CVE-2025-48768 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference vulnerability was discovered in fs/inode/fs_inoderemove code of the Apache NuttX RTOS that allowed root filesystem inode removal leading to a debug assert trigg...
How severe is CVE-2025-48768?
CVE-2025-48768 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48768?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Nuttx.