CVE-2025-55118: BMC Control-M/Agent memory corruption in SSL/TLS communication

Published Sep 16, 2025
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Updated

Memory corruptions can be remotely triggered 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

1 affected component
BMC Control-M/Agent=9.0.20, >=9.0.21<=9.0.22

Event History

Sep 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55118?

CVE-2025-55118 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential remote exploitation leading to memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55118?

To fix CVE-2025-55118, upgrade the Control-M/Agent to a version higher than 9.0.23 or update the SSL/TLS configuration to the default setting.

3

What versions of Control-M/Agent are affected by CVE-2025-55118?

Control-M/Agent versions 9.0.21 to 9.0.23 are affected by CVE-2025-55118 when configured with non-default SSL/TLS settings.

4

Can CVE-2025-55118 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-55118 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trigger memory corruptions through SSL/TLS communication.

5

What is the cause of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-55118?

The vulnerability in CVE-2025-55118 is caused by improper handling of SSL/TLS configurations in Control-M/Agent.

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