obgm libcoap 4.3.5 X.509 Certificate src/coap_openssl.c get_san_or_cn_from_cert null pointer dereference
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Summary
A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in obgm libcoap 4.3.5. Affected by this vulnerability is the function get_san_or_cn_from_cert of the file src/coap_openssl.c of the component X.509 Certificate Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-65494. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.
Details
A vulnerability was found in obgm libcoap 4.3.5. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function get_san_or_cn_from_cert of the file src/coap_openssl.c of the component X.509 Certificate Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:
NULL pointer dereference in get_san_or_cn_from_cert() in src/coap_openssl.c in OISM libcoap 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted X.509 certificate that causes sk_GENERAL_NAME_value() to return NULL.
The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-65494 since 11/18/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 276684 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-65494), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
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 Tenable (276684). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
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Website
- Product: https://github.com/obgm/libcoap/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 276684
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-65494
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
11/18/2025 CVE reserved11/24/2025 Advisory disclosed
11/24/2025 VulDB entry created
11/25/2025 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2025-65494 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-65494
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-333377
Entry
Created: 11/24/2025 16:08Updated: 11/25/2025 13:23
Changes: 11/24/2025 16:08 (55), 11/25/2025 13:23 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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