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CVE-2025-55118

Use-after-free

8.9 HIGHEPSS 0.37%
  1. Published16 Sept 2025

Description

Memory corruptions can be remotely triggered in the Control-M/Agent when SSL/TLS communication is configured. The issue occurs in the following cases: * Control-M/Agent 9.0.20: SSL/TLS configuration is set to the non-default setting "use_openssl=n"; * Control-M/Agent 9.0.21 and 9.0.22: Agent router configuration uses the non-default settings "JAVA_AR=N" and "use_openssl=n"

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-55118 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-55118 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.37%.

How severe is CVE-2025-55118?

CVE-2025-55118 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2025-55118?

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.