CVE-2025-47268: Integer Overflow
ping in iputils before 20250602 allows a denial of service
Other sources
ping in iputils through 20240905 allows a denial of service (application error or incorrect data collection) via a crafted ICMP Echo Reply packet, because of a signed 64-bit integer overflow in timestamp multiplication.
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 21.1.0 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 17.5.1.417.1.3.2 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 20240117-2 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 20211215-3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-47268?
CVE-2025-47268 has a high severity as it allows a denial of service condition due to an integer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2025-47268?
To fix CVE-2025-47268, upgrade the iputils ping software to a version newer than 20240905.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-47268?
CVE-2025-47268 affects iputils ping versions up to and including 20240905.
What type of attack does CVE-2025-47268 enable?
CVE-2025-47268 enables a denial of service attack through crafted ICMP Echo Reply packets.
What is the underlying issue in CVE-2025-47268?
The underlying issue in CVE-2025-47268 is a signed 64-bit integer overflow in timestamp multiplication.