CVE-2025-65501: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Nov 24, 2025
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Updated

Null pointer dereference in coapdtlsinfocallback() in OISM libcoap 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a DTLS handshake where SSLgetappdata() returns NULL.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
OISM libcoap=4.3.5
libcoap libcoap=4.3.5
debian/libcoap3*
debian/libcoap3<4.3.4-1.1+deb13u2
4.3.4-1.1+deb13u2
debian/libcoap3<4.3.5-2
4.3.5-2
debian/libcoap3<=4.3.1-1
4.3.4-1.1+deb13u34.3.5-4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libcoap3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3.4-1.1+deb13u2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libcoap3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3.5-2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libcoap3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3.4-1.1+deb13u3Fixed in 4.3.5-4

Event History

Nov 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:15 PM
Affected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-65501?

CVE-2025-65501 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting OISM libcoap 4.3.5.

2

How does CVE-2025-65501 affect OISM libcoap?

CVE-2025-65501 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a null pointer dereference during a DTLS handshake.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-65501?

To fix CVE-2025-65501, upgrade OISM libcoap to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What functions are involved in CVE-2025-65501?

The vulnerability in CVE-2025-65501 is triggered during the execution of the coap_dtls_info_callback() and involves the SSL_get_app_data() function.

5

Can CVE-2025-65501 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-65501 can be exploited remotely by attackers attempting to perform a DTLS handshake.

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