CVE-2025-64335: Suricata is vulnerable to a null deref when used with base64_data

Published Nov 26, 2025
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Updated

Suricata is a network IDS, IPS and NSM engine developed by the OISF (Open Information Security Foundation) and the Suricata community. In versions from 8.0.0 to before 8.0.2, a NULL dereference can occur when the entropy keyword is used in conjunction with base64data. This issue has been patched in version 8.0.2. A workaround involves disabling rules that use entropy in conjunction with base64data.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OISF Suricata>8.0.0, <8.0.2
OISF Suricata>=8.0.0<8.0.2

Event History

Nov 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-64335?

CVE-2025-64335 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a NULL dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-64335?

To fix CVE-2025-64335, users should upgrade Suricata to version 8.0.2 or later, which resolves this issue.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-64335?

CVE-2025-64335 affects OISF Suricata versions from 8.0.0 to before 8.0.2.

4

What causes the CVE-2025-64335 vulnerability?

CVE-2025-64335 is caused by a NULL dereference when the entropy keyword is used in conjunction with base64_data.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2025-64335?

Currently, there is no official workaround for CVE-2025-64335, so upgrading to the patched version is recommended.

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