CVE-2025-55117: BMC Control-M/Agent buffer overflow in SSL/TLS communication

Published Sep 16, 2025
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow can be remotely triggered when formatting an error message in the Control-M/Agent when SSL/TLS communication is configured.

The issue occurs in the following cases:

Control-M/Agent 9.0.20: SSL/TLS configuration is set to the non-default setting "useopenssl=n"; Control-M/Agent 9.0.21 and 9.0.22: Agent router configuration uses the non-default settings "JAVAAR=N" and "useopenssl=n".

Affected Software

2 affected components
BMC Control-M/Agent=9.0.20, >=9.0.21<=9.0.22
BMC Control-m\/agent<=9.0.22

Event History

Sep 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55117?

CVE-2025-55117 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote exploitation through a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55117?

To fix CVE-2025-55117, update BMC Control-M/Agent to a version beyond 9.0.22 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What versions of BMC Control-M/Agent are affected by CVE-2025-55117?

Versions 9.0.20 and 9.0.21 of BMC Control-M/Agent are affected by CVE-2025-55117.

4

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2025-55117?

CVE-2025-55117 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow during the formatting of error messages when SSL/TLS communication is configured.

5

Is remote exploitation possible with CVE-2025-55117?

Yes, CVE-2025-55117 can be remotely exploited, allowing attackers to trigger the buffer overflow.

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