CVE-2025-2838
Silicon Labs Gecko OS DNS Response Processing Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Description
Silicon Labs Gecko OS DNS Response Processing Infinite Loop Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Silicon Labs Gecko OS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of DNS responses. The issue results from a logic error that can lead to an infinite loop. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-23392.
INFO
Published Date :
March 26, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 27, 2025, 4:45 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
2.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-2838.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://community.silabs.com/a45Vm0000000Atp | |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-872/ |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Silicon Labs Gecko OS DNS Response Processing Infinite Loop Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Silicon Labs Gecko OS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of DNS responses. The issue results from a logic error that can lead to an infinite loop. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-23392. Added CVSS V3 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-835 Added Reference https://community.silabs.com/a45Vm0000000Atp Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-872/
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-2838 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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