CVE-2025-55091
Potential out of bound read in _nx_ip_packet_receive()
Description
In NetX Duo before 6.4.4, the networking support module for Eclipse Foundation ThreadX, there was a potential out of bound read issue in _nx_ip_packet_receive() function when received an Ethernet with type set as IP but no IP data.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | e51fbebd-6053-4e49-959f-1b94eeb69a2c | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update NetX Duo to version 6.4.4 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for the networking module.
- Review and validate IP packet handling logic.
- Test system stability after applying updates.
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-2025-55091.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/eclipse-threadx/netxduo/security/advisories/GHSA-pf5q-r6q5-6j2f |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In NetX Duo before 6.4.4, the networking support module for Eclipse Foundation ThreadX, there was a potential out of bound read issue in _nx_ip_packet_receive() function when received an Ethernet with type set as IP but no IP data. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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 CWE CWE-125 Added CWE CWE-126 Added Reference https://github.com/eclipse-threadx/netxduo/security/advisories/GHSA-pf5q-r6q5-6j2f