CVE-2025-65409

HIGH EPSS 23.4%
Published Dec 30, 20256mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.5 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Dec 30, 2025 6mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

A divide-by-zero in the encryption/decryption routines of GNU Recutils v1.9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via inputting an empty value as a password.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.5
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
3.6
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity None
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
23.4% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-369

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
gnurecutils1.9any

References 4

  • ftp.gnu.org http://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/recutils/
    Product
  • github.com https://github.com/MAXEUR5/Vulnerability_Disclosures/blob/main/2025/CVE-2025-65409.md
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • lists.gnu.org https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-recutils/2025-10/msg00004.html
    Mailing ListPatch
  • gnu.org https://www.gnu.org/software/recutils/
    Product

Remediation

  • lists.gnu.org https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-recutils/2025-10/msg00004.html
    Mailing ListPatch