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CVE-2025-48498

Bloomberg Comdb2 NULL pointer dereference

7.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.58%
  1. Published22 Jul 2025

Description

A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the Distributed Transaction component of Bloomberg Comdb2 8.1 when processing a number of fields used for coordination. A specially crafted protocol buffer message can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can simply connect to a database instance over TCP and send the crafted message to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected products

Bloomberg Comdb28.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-48498 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-48498 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.58%.

How severe is CVE-2025-48498?

CVE-2025-48498 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-48498?

Affected products include Bloomberg Comdb2.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48498?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.