VDB-312560 · CVE-2025-47868 · EUVD-2025-18391

Apache NuttX RTOS up to 12.8.x bdf-converter infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apache NuttX RTOS up to 12.8.x. The affected element is an unknown function of the component bdf-converter. Such manipulation leads to infinite loop. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-47868. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache NuttX RTOS up to 12.8.x. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component bdf-converter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Out-of-bounds Write resulting in possible Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability was discovered in tools/bdf-converter font conversion utility that is part of Apache NuttX RTOS repository. This standalone program is optional and neither part of NuttX RTOS nor Applications runtime, but active bdf-converter users may be affected when this tool is exposed to external provided user data data (i.e. publicly available automation). This issue affects Apache NuttX: from 6.9 before 12.9.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 12.9.0, which fixes the issue.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-47868 since 05/12/2025. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 12.9.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-18391). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

NuttX RTOS

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NuttX RTOS 12.9.0

Timelineinfo

05/12/2025 CVE reserved
06/15/2025 +34 days Advisory disclosed
06/15/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/17/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-47868 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-47868
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-312560
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/15/2025 08:41
Updated: 06/17/2025 06:21
Changes: 06/15/2025 08:41 (53), 06/16/2025 13:27 (1), 06/16/2025 16:17 (1), 06/17/2025 06:21 (1)
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