GNU Unrtf 0.21.10 src/path.c search_path null pointer dereference

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Summary
A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in GNU Unrtf 0.21.10. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file src/path.c. Executing a manipulation of the argument search_path can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-65411. There is not any exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU Unrtf 0.21.10. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file src/path.c. The manipulation of the argument search_path with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
A NULL pointer dereference in the src/path.c component of GNU Unrtf v0.21.10 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via injecting a crafted payload into the search_path parameter.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-65411 since 11/18/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
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-2025-205834). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
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- Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.5
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Remote: Partially
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
11/18/2025 CVE reserved12/30/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/30/2025 VulDB entry created
12/30/2025 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: gnu.orgStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2025-65411 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-65411
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-339076
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Entry
Created: 12/30/2025 19:39Updated: 12/30/2025 19:59
Changes: 12/30/2025 19:39 (53), 12/30/2025 19:59 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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