CVE-2025-55093: Out of bound read and write in _nx_ipv4_packet_receive() when handling unicast DHCP messages

Published Oct 17, 2025
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Updated

In NetX Duo before 6.4.4, the networking support module for Eclipse Foundation ThreadX, there was a potential out of bound read issue in nxipv4packetreceive() when handling unicast DHCP messages that could cause corruption of 4 bytes of memory.

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·05:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:11 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-2025-55093?

CVE-2025-55093 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55093?

To remediate CVE-2025-55093, upgrade to Eclipse Foundation NetX Duo version 6.4.4 or later.

3

What specific issue does CVE-2025-55093 address?

CVE-2025-55093 addresses an out-of-bounds read issue in the _nx_ipv4_packet_receive() function when processing unicast DHCP messages.

4

Which versions of NetX Duo are affected by CVE-2025-55093?

Versions of Eclipse Foundation NetX Duo prior to 6.4.4 are affected by CVE-2025-55093.

5

What might be the consequence of exploiting CVE-2025-55093?

Exploiting CVE-2025-55093 could lead to memory corruption, potentially impacting application stability and security.

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