Wazuh up to 4.11.x Message fim_alert return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Wazuh up to 4.11.x. Affected is the function fim_alert of the component Message Handler. Such manipulation leads to return value. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-64169. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wazuh up to 4.11.x and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function fim_alert of the component Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. From version 3.7.0 to before 4.12.0, fim_alert() implementation does not check whether oldsum->md5 is NULL or not before dereferencing it. A compromised agent can cause a crash of analysisd by sending a specially crafted message to the wazuh manager. This issue has been patched in version 4.12.0.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-64169 since 10/28/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 4.12.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 2.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wazuh 4.12.0

Timelineinfo

10/28/2025 CVE reserved
11/21/2025 +24 days Advisory disclosed
11/21/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/03/2025 +12 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-64169 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-64169
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-333266

Entryinfo

Created: 11/21/2025 21:13
Updated: 12/03/2025 07:31
Changes: 11/21/2025 21:13 (66), 12/03/2025 07:31 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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