CVE-2025-55092: Potential out of bound read in _nx_ipv4_option_process()

Published Oct 17, 2025
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Updated

In Eclipse Foundation NetX Duo before 6.4.4, the networking support module for Eclipse Foundation ThreadX, there was a potential out of bound read issue in nxipv4optionprocess() when processing an IPv4 packet with the timestamp option.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Eclipse Foundation NetX Duo<6.4.4
Eclipse threadx NetX Duo<6.4.4.202503

Event History

Oct 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55092?

CVE-2025-55092 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential out of bounds read issue.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55092?

To fix CVE-2025-55092, upgrade Eclipse Foundation NetX Duo to version 6.4.4 or later.

3

What causes the issue in CVE-2025-55092?

CVE-2025-55092 is caused by improper handling of the timestamp option in the _nx_ipv4_option_process() function when processing IPv4 packets.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-55092?

CVE-2025-55092 affects users of Eclipse Foundation NetX Duo versions prior to 6.4.4.

5

What should I do if I cannot upgrade to fix CVE-2025-55092?

If upgrading is not possible for CVE-2025-55092, implement network access controls to mitigate potential exploitation.

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