Vulnerability Description
C-Kermit (aka ckermit) through 10.0 Beta.12 (aka 416-beta12) before 244644d allows a remote Kermit system to overwrite files on the local system, or retrieve arbitrary files from the local system.
CVSS Score
8.9
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1123025
- https://github.com/KermitProject/ckermit/pull/20
- https://www.complete.org/kermit/
- https://www.kermitproject.org/ftp/kermit/test/tar/
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-68920?
CVE-2025-68920 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.9 (HIGH). C-Kermit (aka ckermit) through 10.0 Beta.12 (aka 416-beta12) before 244644d allows a remote Kermit system to overwrite files on the local system, or retrieve arbitrary files from the local system.
How severe is CVE-2025-68920?
CVE-2025-68920 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-68920?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.