CVE-2025-11616

5.4 MEDIUM
Published: October 10, 2025 Modified: October 31, 2025

Description

A missing validation check in FreeRTOS-Plus-TCP's ICMPv6 packet processing code can lead to an out-of-bounds read when receiving ICMPv6 packets of certain message types which are smaller than the expected size.Β These issues only affect applications using IPv6. Users should upgrade to the latest version and ensure any forked or derivative code is patched to incorporate the new fixes.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/AWS-2025-023/
Source: ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5
Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Plus-TCP/releases/tag/V4.3.4
Source: ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5
Release Notes
https://github.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Plus-TCP/security/advisories/GHSA-8j9h-xjm9-8j6j
Source: ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5
Vendor Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
18th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

amazon