Vulnerability Description
An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in OpenSMTPD allows local users to crash OpenSMTPD. This issue affects openSUSE Tumbleweed: from ? before 7.8.0p0-1.1.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensmtpd | Opensmtpd | 7.7.0 |
| Opensuse | Tumbleweed | < 7.8.0p0-1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2025-62875Issue TrackingPatch
- https://security.opensuse.org/2025/10/31/opensmtpd-local-DoS.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/31/3ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.opensuse.org/2025/10/31/opensmtpd-local-DoS.html#reproducerExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-62875?
CVE-2025-62875 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in OpenSMTPD allows local users to crash OpenSMTPD. This issue affects openSUSE Tumbleweed: from ? before 7.8.0p0-1.1.
How severe is CVE-2025-62875?
CVE-2025-62875 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-62875?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensmtpd Opensmtpd, Opensuse Tumbleweed.