CVE-2025-62790: Wazuh vulnerable to NULL pointer dereference in fim_fetch_attributes_state
Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. Prior to 4.11.0, fimfetchattributesstate() implementation does not check whether timestring is NULL or not before calling strlen() on it. A compromised agent can cause a crash of analysisd by sending a specially crafted message to the wazuh manager. An attacker who is able to craft and send an agent message to the wazuh manager can cause analysisd to crash and make it unavailable. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.11.0.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Wazuhto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.11.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-62790?
CVE-2025-62790 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash the analysis process.
How do I fix CVE-2025-62790?
To fix CVE-2025-62790, upgrade to Wazuh version 4.11.0 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.
Which versions of Wazuh are affected by CVE-2025-62790?
CVE-2025-62790 affects Wazuh versions prior to 4.11.0.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-62790?
CVE-2025-62790 is a vulnerability that allows a compromised agent to cause a crash in the Wazuh analysis process.
Is CVE-2025-62790 a remote exploit?
CVE-2025-62790 is not a remote exploit; it requires a compromised agent to trigger the vulnerability.