ntop nDPI up to 4.12 lib/ndpi_cache.c ndpi_address_cache_restore stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ntop nDPI up to 4.12. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ndpi_address_cache_restore in the library lib/ndpi_cache.c. This manipulation causes stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-25066. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ntop nDPI up to 4.12 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ndpi_address_cache_restore in the library lib/ndpi_cache.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

nDPI through 4.12 has a potential stack-based buffer overflow in ndpi_address_cache_restore in lib/ndpi_cache.c.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-25066 since 02/03/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/02/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-4008). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

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Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

02/03/2025 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 678697b5eb6c3caa5dd5f8cccfe9eed8d13b94bb
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-25066 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-25066
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-294385
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2025 07:07
Updated: 10/02/2025 21:43
Changes: 02/03/2025 07:07 (64), 05/29/2025 14:46 (1), 10/02/2025 21:43 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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