3.3
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2025-25218: third_party_mksh has a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability

First published: Tue May 06 2025(Updated: )

in OpenHarmony v5.0.3 and prior versions allow a local attacker case DOS through NULL pointer dereference.

Credit: scy@openharmony.io

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenHarmony<=5.0.3
mksh

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2025-25218?

    CVE-2025-25218 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.

  • How does CVE-2025-25218 allow local attackers to cause a denial of service?

    CVE-2025-25218 allows local attackers to cause a denial of service through a NULL pointer dereference.

  • Which versions of OpenHarmony are affected by CVE-2025-25218?

    OpenHarmony versions up to and including 5.0.3 are affected by CVE-2025-25218.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2025-25218?

    Exploiting CVE-2025-25218 can lead to system instability and potential crashes.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-25218?

    Patch information for CVE-2025-25218 needs to be checked from the official OpenHarmony security disclosures.

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