CVE-2025-68615
Net-snmp buffer overflow
- Published22 Dec 2025
Description
net-snmp is a SNMP application library, tools and daemon. Prior to versions 5.9.5 and 5.10.pre2, a specially crafted packet to an net-snmp snmptrapd daemon can cause a buffer overflow and the daemon to crash. This issue has been patched in versions 5.9.5 and 5.10.pre2.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://github.com/net-snmp/net-snmp/security/advisories/GHSA-4389-rwqf-q9gq
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/01/msg00000.html
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-68615-detection-script-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-affecting-net-snmp
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-68615-mitigation-script-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-affecting-net-snmp
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/09/2
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-68615 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-68615 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 42.4%.
How severe is CVE-2025-68615?
CVE-2025-68615 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 42.4% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-68615?
Affected products include Net-snmp, Debian Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2025-68615?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Net-snmp 5.9.5 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.