Base64Decode Assertion Failure in iperf Affected by Malformed Authentication Attempt

CVE-2025-54350

What is CVE-2025-54350?

The iperf software prior to version 3.19.1 contains a vulnerability in the iperf_auth.c module that leads to an assertion failure during Base64 decoding. This issue can be triggered by a malformed authentication attempt, resulting in an unexpected application exit. Users of this version are advised to upgrade to mitigate potential disruptions and enhance the security of their authentication processes.

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