Vulnerability Description
Mbed TLS before 3.6.4 has a PEM parsing one-byte heap-based buffer underflow, in mbedtls_pem_read_buffer and two mbedtls_pk_parse functions, via untrusted PEM input.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arm | Mbed Tls | < 3.6.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Mbed-TLS/mbedtls-docs/blob/main/security-advisories/mbedtls-sThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00013.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-52497?
CVE-2025-52497 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). Mbed TLS before 3.6.4 has a PEM parsing one-byte heap-based buffer underflow, in mbedtls_pem_read_buffer and two mbedtls_pk_parse functions, via untrusted PEM input.
How severe is CVE-2025-52497?
CVE-2025-52497 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-52497?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arm Mbed Tls.