CVE-2025-65409 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

A divide-by-zero in the encryption/decryption routines of GNU Recutils v1.9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via inputting an empty value as a password.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Recutils	1.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-369

References

http://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/recutils/Product
https://github.com/MAXEUR5/Vulnerability_Disclosures/blob/main/2025/CVE-2025-654ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-recutils/2025-10/msg00004.htmlMailing ListPatch
https://www.gnu.org/software/recutils/Product
https://github.com/MAXEUR5/Vulnerability_Disclosures/blob/main/2025/CVE-2025-654ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-65409?

CVE-2025-65409 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A divide-by-zero in the encryption/decryption routines of GNU Recutils v1.9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via inputting an empty value as a password.

How severe is CVE-2025-65409?

CVE-2025-65409 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-65409?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Recutils.