CVE-2025-0696: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jan 27, 2025
·Updated
A NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in Cesanta Frozen versions less than 1.7 allows an attacker to induce a crash of the component embedding the library by supplying a maliciously crafted JSON as input.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cesanta Frozen<1.7
Event History
Jan 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:12 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-0696?
CVE-2025-0696 is a vulnerability that can cause crashes in applications using Cesanta Frozen versions less than 1.7.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-0696?
To fix CVE-2025-0696, update the Cesanta Frozen library to version 1.7 or later.
3
What causes the CVE-2025-0696 vulnerability?
CVE-2025-0696 is caused by a NULL Pointer Dereference when handling maliciously crafted JSON input.
4
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2025-0696?
CVE-2025-0696 affects any system embedding Cesanta Frozen versions prior to 1.7.
5
Can CVE-2025-0696 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-0696 can be exploited remotely by supplying crafted JSON to the vulnerable software.