4.8
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2025-10823
axboe fio options.c str_buffer_pattern_cb null pointer dereference
Description

A vulnerability was found in axboe fio up to 3.41. This affects the function str_buffer_pattern_cb of the file options.c. Performing manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 23, 2025, 12:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 11, 2026, 8:10 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-10823 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Axboe fio
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 2.0 LOW [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 LOW [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update the affected software to a version that includes the fix for null pointer dereference.
  • Update the software to a non-vulnerable version.
  • Apply the latest security patches provided by the vendor.
  • Monitor for exploitation attempts.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-10823.

URL Resource
https://github.com/axboe/fio/issues/1982
https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22266964/poc.zip
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325180
https://vuldb.com/?id.325180
https://vuldb.com/?submit.654069
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-10823 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-10823 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Translated by [email protected]

    Oct. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Translation Title: fio de axboe, Description: Se encontró una vulnerabilidad en axboe fio hasta la versión 3.41. Esto afecta la función str_buffer_pattern_cb del archivo options.c. Realizar una manipulación resulta en una desreferencia de puntero nulo. El ataque debe ser iniciado desde una posición local. El exploit ha sido hecho público y podría ser usado.
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jun. 17, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'vendor': 'axboe', 'product': 'fio', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.2'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.3'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.5'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.6'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.7'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.8'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.9'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.10'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.11'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.12'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.13'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.14'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.15'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.16'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.17'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.18'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.19'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.20'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.21'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.22'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.23'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.24'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.25'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.26'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.27'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.28'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.29'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.30'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.31'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.32'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.33'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.34'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.35'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.36'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.37'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.38'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.39'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.40'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.41'}]}]
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jun. 17, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-10823', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-09-23T20:05:47.325369Z'}
  • Data Remediation by [email protected]

    Apr. 29, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CVSS V4.0 Score 4.8 1.9
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 23, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A vulnerability was found in axboe fio up to 3.41. This affects the function str_buffer_pattern_cb of the file options.c. Performing manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-476
    Added CWE CWE-404
    Added Reference https://github.com/axboe/fio/issues/1982
    Added Reference https://github.com/user-attachments/files/22266964/poc.zip
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325180
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.325180
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.654069
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