CVE-2025-62408

5.9 MEDIUM
Published: December 08, 2025 Modified: December 09, 2025

Description

c-ares is an asynchronous resolver library. Versions 1.32.3 through 1.34.5 terminate a query after maximum attempts when using read_answer() and process_answer(), which can cause a Denial of Service. This issue is fixed in version 1.34.6.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.9 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
16th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)