NULL Pointer Dereference in GNU Unrtf Allows Denial of Service
CVE-2025-65411

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

GNU
Status
Unrtf
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-65411?

A vulnerability in GNU Unrtf v0.21.10 involves a NULL pointer dereference in the src/path.c component. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting specially crafted payloads into the search_path parameter, potentially leading to a Denial of Service. It is imperative for users and administrators to monitor their systems and apply necessary updates to mitigate the risks posed by this vulnerability.

References

https://www.gnu.org/software/unrtf/
https://savannah.gnu.org/projects/unrtf/
https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-unrtf/2025-11/msg0...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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