CWE
190
EPSS
0.039%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2025-47268: Integer Overflow

First published: Mon May 05 2025(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iputils ping<=20240905

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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.

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