Vulnerability Description
net-snmp is a SNMP application library, tools and daemon. Prior to versions 5.9.5 and 5.10.pre2, a specially crafted packet to an net-snmp snmptrapd daemon can cause a buffer overflow and the daemon to crash. This issue has been patched in versions 5.9.5 and 5.10.pre2.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | < 5.9.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/net-snmp/net-snmp/security/advisories/GHSA-4389-rwqf-q9gqVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/09/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/01/msg00000.htmlVendor AdvisoryMailing List
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-68615-detection-script-buffer-ovMitigationThird Party AdvisoryExploit
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-68615-mitigation-script-buffer-oMitigationThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-68615?
CVE-2025-68615 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). net-snmp is a SNMP application library, tools and daemon. Prior to versions 5.9.5 and 5.10.pre2, a specially crafted packet to an net-snmp snmptrapd daemon can cause a buffer overflow and the daemon t...
How severe is CVE-2025-68615?
CVE-2025-68615 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-68615?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Net-Snmp Net-Snmp, Debian Debian Linux.