CVE-2025-59150
Suricata: Keyword tls.subjectaltname can lead to NULL-ptr deref
Description
Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community. Version 8.0.0's usage of the tls.subjectaltname keyword can lead to a segmentation fault when the decoded subjectaltname contains a NULL byte. This issue is fixed in version 8.0.1. To workaround this issue, disable rules using the tls.subjectaltname keyword.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 1, 2025, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 1, 2025, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Suricata to version 8.0.1 or later.
- Disable rules using the tls.subjectaltname keyword.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community. Version 8.0.0's usage of the tls.subjectaltname keyword can lead to a segmentation fault when the decoded subjectaltname contains a NULL byte. This issue is fixed in version 8.0.1. To workaround this issue, disable rules using the tls.subjectaltname keyword. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 Added Reference https://forum.suricata.io/t/suricata-8-0-1-and-7-0-12-released/6018 Added Reference https://github.com/OISF/suricata/commit/d590fdfe42e995fd558315f0c24f9a352e21479d Added Reference https://github.com/OISF/suricata/security/advisories/GHSA-mhv7-qfmj-m3f3 Added Reference https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7881