CVE-2025-65494
OISM libcoap NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability
Description
NULL pointer dereference in get_san_or_cn_from_cert() in src/coap_openssl.c in OISM libcoap 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted X.509 certificate that causes sk_GENERAL_NAME_value() to return NULL.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 24, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 1, 2025, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update libcoap to a fixed version.
- Apply security patches from the vendor.
- Recompile the application with the updated library.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-65494 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-65494.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/issues/1745 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/pull/1750 | Issue Tracking Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:libcoap:libcoap:4.3.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/issues/1745 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/pull/1750 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NULL pointer dereference in get_san_or_cn_from_cert() in src/coap_openssl.c in OISM libcoap 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted X.509 certificate that causes sk_GENERAL_NAME_value() to return NULL. Added Reference https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/issues/1745 Added Reference https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/pull/1750