CVE-2025-68160
Heap out-of-bounds write in BIO_f_linebuffer on short writes
Description
Issue summary: Writing large, newline-free data into a BIO chain using the line-buffering filter where the next BIO performs short writes can trigger a heap-based out-of-bounds write. Impact summary: This out-of-bounds write can cause memory corruption which typically results in a crash, leading to Denial of Service for an application. The line-buffering BIO filter (BIO_f_linebuffer) is not used by default in TLS/SSL data paths. In OpenSSL command-line applications, it is typically only pushed onto stdout/stderr on VMS systems. Third-party applications that explicitly use this filter with a BIO chain that can short-write and that write large, newline-free data influenced by an attacker would be affected. However, the circumstances where this could happen are unlikely to be under attacker control, and BIO_f_linebuffer is unlikely to be handling non-curated data controlled by an attacker. For that reason the issue was assessed as Low severity. The FIPS modules in 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3 and 3.0 are not affected by this issue, as the BIO implementation is outside the OpenSSL FIPS module boundary. OpenSSL 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.0, 1.1.1 and 1.0.2 are vulnerable to this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 27, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 2, 2026, 6:36 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update OpenSSL to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
- Review application use of BIO_f_linebuffer.
- Ensure proper handling of large data writes.
- Test the application after updating.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-68160 has a 2 public
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.0.19 *cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.3.0 up to (excluding) 3.3.6 *cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.4.0 up to (excluding) 3.4.4 *cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.5.0 up to (excluding) 3.5.5 *cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.6.0 up to (excluding) 3.6.1 *cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.0.2 up to (excluding) 1.0.2zn *cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.1.1 up to (excluding) 1.1.1ze Added Reference Type OpenSSL Software Foundation: https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/384011202af92605d926fafe4a0bcd6b65d162ad Types: Patch Added Reference Type OpenSSL Software Foundation: https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/475c466ef2fbd8fc1df6fae1c3eed9c813fc8ff6 Types: Patch Added Reference Type OpenSSL Software Foundation: https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/4c96fbba618e1940f038012506ee9e21d32ee12c Types: Patch Added Reference Type OpenSSL Software Foundation: https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/6845c3b6460a98b1ec4e463baa2ea1a63a32d7c0 Types: Patch Added Reference Type OpenSSL Software Foundation: https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/68a7cd2e2816c3a02f4d45a2ce43fc04fac97096 Types: Patch Added Reference Type OpenSSL Software Foundation: https://openssl-library.org/news/secadv/20260127.txt Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Issue summary: Writing large, newline-free data into a BIO chain using the line-buffering filter where the next BIO performs short writes can trigger a heap-based out-of-bounds write. Impact summary: This out-of-bounds write can cause memory corruption which typically results in a crash, leading to Denial of Service for an application. The line-buffering BIO filter (BIO_f_linebuffer) is not used by default in TLS/SSL data paths. In OpenSSL command-line applications, it is typically only pushed onto stdout/stderr on VMS systems. Third-party applications that explicitly use this filter with a BIO chain that can short-write and that write large, newline-free data influenced by an attacker would be affected. However, the circumstances where this could happen are unlikely to be under attacker control, and BIO_f_linebuffer is unlikely to be handling non-curated data controlled by an attacker. For that reason the issue was assessed as Low severity. The FIPS modules in 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3 and 3.0 are not affected by this issue, as the BIO implementation is outside the OpenSSL FIPS module boundary. OpenSSL 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.0, 1.1.1 and 1.0.2 are vulnerable to this issue. Added CWE CWE-787 Added Reference https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/384011202af92605d926fafe4a0bcd6b65d162ad Added Reference https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/475c466ef2fbd8fc1df6fae1c3eed9c813fc8ff6 Added Reference https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/4c96fbba618e1940f038012506ee9e21d32ee12c Added Reference https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/6845c3b6460a98b1ec4e463baa2ea1a63a32d7c0 Added Reference https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/68a7cd2e2816c3a02f4d45a2ce43fc04fac97096 Added Reference https://openssl-library.org/news/secadv/20260127.txt